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Philodendron hederaceum
Also Known As
- Philodendron micans
- Black Gold Philodendron
- Velvet Leaf Philodendron
Plant type
perennial, vine
size
- H: 8'-10'
- W: 3'
planting zones
- 10a-12
Philodendron hederaceum plant details
Philodendron hederaceum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Philodendron hederaceum
- Plant type: perennial vine
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 - 3 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, tropical, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Philodendron hederaceum
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Velvety, heart shaped leaves with plum purple underside. New leaves emerge pinkish-bronze with chartreuse veins. Vining or climbing habit depending on how you train it.
Dark green velour leaves with light veins adorn this mounding-cascading-climbing plant..easy, will adapt to low light
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How to Grow Philodendron hederaceum
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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Plant Type
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Zones
10b-12
Size
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Width: 1'-6'
- mostly sun - shade
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'
- bright shade - mostly shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 4'-12'
Width: 3'-4'
- bright shade - shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Vine, Aroid
Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-3'
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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