Philodendron Species, Velvet-Leaf Philodendron
Philodendronverrucosum

Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus: Philodendron (fil-oh-DEN-dron)
Species: verrucosum (ver-oo-KO-sum)

Synonym:Philodendron carderi

Synonym:Philodendron daguense

Synonym:Philodendron discolor

Synonym:Philodendron pilatonense

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By air layering

Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds