Philodendron davidsonii

Plant type

perennial, vine, aroid

size

H: 10'-12'
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

9a-11

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Philodendron davidsonii plant details

Philodendron davidsonii is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid vine with green foliage. green and red flowers emerge. 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 davidsonii

Plant type: perennial aroid vine
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: green and red blooms
Uses: container plant, houseplant, showy, tropical, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Philodendron davidsonii

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
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

Philodendron davidsonii is a large growing philo species found growing in Costa Rica and into Panama. This large species is often grown in pots and has a very large birdsnest habit. If allowed it can climb and in the wild is usually found high in the tropical canopy. The leaves are large ovate-oblong blades with many sunken primary lateral veins. The foliage can get around 2 feet long or more and are held out on long petioles. A great plant if you have the room for a greenhouse tropical garden or a very large interior planting. Foliage: large dark green foliage 2 feet or longer Flowers: green spath red interior Height: climber