Philodendron Species
Philodendronsquamiferum

Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus: Philodendron (fil-oh-DEN-dron)
Species: squamiferum (skwa-MEE-fer-um)

Synonym:Philodendron aceriferum

Synonym:Philodendron crinipes

Synonym:Philodendron crinitum

Category

Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
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

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

N/A

Other details

Unknown

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