Philodendron Species

Philodendroneximium

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Philodendron (fil-oh-DEN-dron)
Species
eximium (eks-IM-mee-um)
Synonym
Arum amphibium
Philodendron amphibium
Philodendron cardiophyllum
Philodendron sauerianum
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Hardiness
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
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
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
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
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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

Miami, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Miami, FL (Zone 10a) | December 2006 | positive

One notable feature of Eximium is the red dots on the
petioles and the yellowish color on the leave's midrib.

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