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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 3-15 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Leaves are poisonous
Roots are poisonous
Fruit is poisonous
Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Location: Winston-Salem, NC (house plant)
Date: December 5, 2022
Tree Philodendron #146 nn; LHB p. 181, 29-5-?, "Greek for 'tree-l
Comments:
  • Posted by Australis (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - Zone 10a) on Feb 23, 2020 4:33 AM concerning plant:
    This genus was originally described in 1859 with a single type species (Thaumatophyllum spruceanum), but was later merged into Philodendrons (Philodendron). In 2018 the genus was resurrected and a number of Philodendron species were moved into it.

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