Philodendron bipinnatifidum (Philodendron)


Botanical Information

FamilyAraceae
GenusPhilodendron
Speciesbipinnatifidum
CategoryTropicals
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginNative to South America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9 -11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1c-H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-6.7-10
Temperature (°F)20-50
Height3 - 4.5 m
GrowthFast

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA large, non-climbing, semi-woody shrub.
LandscapeIndoor plant.
CultivationGrow in moist, fertile, and well-drained soils in part shade. Avoid full direct sun which often causes the leaves to scorch. Best in sun dappled conditions or in part shade featuring morning sun and afternoon shade.
PestsAphids, spider mites, mealybugs and scale. Leaf spots may occur. Root rot in overly moist soils.
Notable SpecimensMorikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, Florida, United States of America.
Bark/Stem DescriptionIn its native habitat, it will mature to 4.5 m tall with a trunk-like stem to 15 cm in diameter, but as an indoor container plant will typically grow much smaller.
Leaf DescriptionHuge, glossy, wavy-margined, deeply-dissected evergreen leaves to 1 m long.
Flower DescriptionWhite flowers bloom in an upright spadix which is enclosed by a purplish red spathe.

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