Interesting Facts
All components of Philodendron can cause stomach upset if consumed. Additionally, the sap extruded from these plants can aggravate the skin. 
Philodendrons are one of the earliest plants grown indoors. There are two main types. The vine types are climbers, while the self-heading types have short internodes and are self-supporting. They are native to tropical rainforests of South America.
| Plant Types: | Interior Plant, Perennial, Shrub |
| Light: | Shade to Partial Sun |
| Height: | 6 feet to 10 feet |
| Width: | 6 feet to 10 feet |
| Zones: | 14a to 15b |
| Bloom Color: | Green |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Special Features: | All or parts of this plant are poisonous, Attractive foliage, Not North American native |
| Shape: | Irregular or sprawling, Spreading or horizontal |
| Type of Soil Preferred: | Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly-Alkaline, Well-Drained |
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Plant Care
Planting:
Sow seeds on the surface of the soil in spring when temperatures are above 65F (19C). Can also propagate from stem-tip or leaf bud cuttings in summer.
Sow seeds on the surface of the soil in spring when temperatures are above 65F (19C). Can also propagate from stem-tip or leaf bud cuttings in summer.
Plant Growth:
Can be grown outside in a shady spot if temperatures stay above 60F. Indoor plants thrive at temperatures between 60 and 72F, and will do well with very little light. Grow climbing species through a tree or on a wall.
Can be grown outside in a shady spot if temperatures stay above 60F. Indoor plants thrive at temperatures between 60 and 72F, and will do well with very little light. Grow climbing species through a tree or on a wall.
Blooming:
Petalless flowers may appear on mature plants if heat, light, and humidity are high, resembling callas, with a boat-shaped bract surrounding a club-shaped spike like structure.
Petalless flowers may appear on mature plants if heat, light, and humidity are high, resembling callas, with a boat-shaped bract surrounding a club-shaped spike like structure.
Soil and Irrigation:
Does best with moist but well-draining, rich soil.
Does best with moist but well-draining, rich soil.
Fertilization:
Feed every other week with a weak fertilizer solution.
Feed every other week with a weak fertilizer solution.
Pruning:
For shrubs: remove crossing shoots, annually, in late winter or early spring, to maintain a healthy framework. For climbers: trim plants after flowering, or in early winter. Prune in summer if necessary.
Plants grown indoors may require extensive pruning.
For shrubs: remove crossing shoots, annually, in late winter or early spring, to maintain a healthy framework. For climbers: trim plants after flowering, or in early winter. Prune in summer if necessary.
Plants grown indoors may require extensive pruning.
Pests:
Scale insects, spider mites, and mealybugs. Other problems include dasheen mosaic virus, red-edge, bacterial leaf spots, fungal leaf spots, and root rot, all of which are quite common.
Scale insects, spider mites, and mealybugs. Other problems include dasheen mosaic virus, red-edge, bacterial leaf spots, fungal leaf spots, and root rot, all of which are quite common.