Philodendron, Blushing Philodendron, Red-Leaf Philodendron
Philodendronerubescens 'Black Cardinal'

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon

Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Pale Pink

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Patent expired

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
By air layering
By stooling or mound layering

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed