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Philodendronpinnatifidum

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Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Philodendron (fil-oh-DEN-dron)
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Species
pinnatifidum (pin-nat-ih-FY-dum)
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Synonym
Arum pinnatifidum
Caladium pinnatifidum
Philodendron rubropunctatum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
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
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
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:

Big Pine Key, Florida

Miami, Florida

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MotherNature4
Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | February 2006 | positive

This is a large self-heading philodendron similar to Xanadu, and selloum. The leaves are deeply cut and have red spots on the petioles.

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