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    Philodendron squamiferum

    Also Known As

    • Red Bristle Philodendron

    Plant type

    perennial, vine, aroid

    size

    • H: 6'-60'
    • W: 1'-6'

    planting zones

    • 10b-12

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    Philodendron squamiferum plant details

    Philodendron squamiferum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid vine with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Philodendron squamiferum

    Plant type: perennial aroid vine
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 60 FT - tall
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, tropical, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Philodendron squamiferum

    USDA Zones: 10b - 12
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Leathery lobed leaves with unusually fuzzy maroon petioles, though emerges green. Low vining habit. Leaf lobes become more prominent with age.

    By: The Other Side Nursery

    Philodendron squamiferum, or Red Bristle Philodendron, displays dark green, split lobe, leathery leaves with fuzzy red petioles. A fast growing vine that needs support to climb. Very tolerant of home conditions. Philodendron are best grown in fertile, organic, acidic soil that is moist but never waterlogged. Allow the soil to mostly dry out between watering. Prefers bright, indoor light but does not take well to direct sunlight. Protect your plant from frost!

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    RED BRISTLE PHILODENDRON - A self heading philodendron with long red bristled petioles and deeply 5 lobed medium green leaves up to 18" long. The bristles turn red as the leaf ages. Bristles are soft non spiny. Likes part sun to shade, let dry between waterings, min. temp 55 degrees. Easy care houseplant.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Philodendron squamiferum plant

    How to Grow Philodendron squamiferum

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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