Philodendron Species

Philodendronmamei

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Philodendron (fil-oh-DEN-dron)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Textured
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 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
White/Near White
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
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
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
By air layering
By stooling or mound layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Lecanto, Florida

Loxahatchee, Florida

Miami, Florida

Naples, Florida

Vero Beach, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Vero Beach, FL | February 2019 | positive

Great addition to the shade garden in zone 10. It does get fairly significant leaf damage in the winter, but comes back better than ever ...Read More

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Lecanto, FL (Zone 9a) | December 2008 | positive

I got mine from Eldon's Accessories in Ocala, Fl. It took to my shadehouse with drip hose like a duck takes to water.

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Gainesville, FL | November 2008 | positive

I disagree that this plant is suitable for growing indoors for the long term. This is a creeping bed filler that needs a lot of space to ...Read More

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