Philodendron, Blushing Philodendron, Red-Leaf Philodendron
Philodendron 'Imperial Red'

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

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

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Textured

Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Burgundy/Maroon
Orange/Apricot
Red

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
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
Scarlet (dark red)
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Patent expired

Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By air layering

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed