General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruit: Other: berries may be edible to insects
Flowers: Other: inflorescences have spathe that is green on exterior and creamy white interior, with creamy white spadix
Flower Color: Bi-Color: green and creamy white
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus.
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature: best to germinate at 75 degrees F or higher
Days to germinate: one week
Depth to plant seed: scatter on surface of moist sphagnum moss
Other info: Remove seed(s) from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Botanical names
  • Accepted: Thaumatophyllum adamantinum
  • Synonym: Philodendron adamantinum

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Location: south Florida
Date: 2012-10-07
Philodendron adamantinum, full-size plant, with Rainbow Eucalyptu

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