Philodendron Species, Thick-Nerved Philodendron

Philodendroncrassinervium

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Philodendron (fil-oh-DEN-dron)
Species
crassinervium (kras-ih-NER-vee-um)
Synonym
Arum lanceolatum
Philodendron lanceolatum
Philodendron planinervium
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Smooth
Textured
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Red
Pale Green
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Camarillo, California

San Diego, California

Big Pine Key, Florida

De Leon Springs, Florida

Miami, Florida

Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii

Keaau, Hawaii

Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii

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