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
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Category Tropicals and Tender PerennialsVines and Climbers Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeLight Shade Foliage Grown for foliageEvergreen Foliage Color UnknownHeight 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 annualSuitable for growing in containers Danger All parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedHandling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction Bloom Color Inconspicuous/noneBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time N/AOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From herbaceous stem cuttingsBy air layering Seed Collecting N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |