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Philodendron billietiae
Plant type
perennial, vine, aroid
size
- H: 8'-10'
- W: 1'-6'
planting zones
- 10a-12
Philodendron billietiae plant details
Philodendron billietiae is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid vine with bronze and green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular 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 billietiae
- Plant type: perennial aroid vine
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 6 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Philodendron billietiae
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Elongated spearhead-shaped leaves on a relatively stubby plant. Doesn't grow tall but will produce large leaves that prefers to hang lower than the root level so it is best to grow this plant in a hanging basket or high up. Think epiphytically.
Philodendron billietiae was found in French Guyana. This plant has long narrow leaves with bright orange stems and veins. A must have for any aroid collector.
Foliage: Dark green leaves, orange steams and veins
Flowers: Unknown
Height: Climber
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How to Grow Philodendron billietiae
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- bronze
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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Zones
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Zones
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Size
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Perennial, Vine, Aroid
Zones
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Size
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- bright shade - shade
- regular
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