Philodendron Species, Blushing Philodendron, Red-Leaf Philodendron

Philodendronerubescens

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Philodendron (fil-oh-DEN-dron)
Species
erubescens (er-yoo-BESS-kens)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 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)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
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
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Bellflower, California

Miami, Florida

Orange City, Florida

Hana, Hawaii

Santa Fe, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Santa Fe, TX | October 2019 | neutral

Grew this in the ground last year and it survived winter in sante fe Texas with occasional dips into the high 20s and it came back duri...Read More

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Orange City, FL | October 2007 | positive

We acquired this plant at a Garage sale approx 12 yrs ago when we were in Pasco County. We have been caring for it and at one point 2-3 y...Read More

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