Philodendron Species

Philodendrongloriosum

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Philodendron (fil-oh-DEN-dron)
Species
gloriosum (glo-ree-OH-sum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 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
White/Near White
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
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
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
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

San Francisco, California

Big Pine Key, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Lecanto, Florida

Loxahatchee, Florida

Miami, Florida

Tampa, Florida

Venice, Florida

Kurtistown, Hawaii

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
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R
Dubuque, IA | April 2016 | positive

I grow this plant indoors in Iowa. I have had mine for 10+ years. The leaves are more than 10" wide, and it flowers faithfully every year...Read More

J
Minneapolis, MN | August 2009 | neutral

I grow this indoors at my office in Minneapolis. I purchased it online at blackjungle.com .I've had it for almost 2 years and it's on i...Read More

W
Lecanto, FL (Zone 9a) | April 2009 | neutral

a corner of my shadehouse was exposed to temps below 45* and I thought this plant was lost. There are brand new leaves coming up now. (April)

G
Gainesville, FL | November 2008 | positive

This plant is a creeper that will fill a bed extremely quickly. Not really suitable at all as a houseplant for any length of time, it wan...Read More

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