Philodendron gigas

Plant type

perennial, vine, aroid

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 3"-6"

planting zones

9a-11

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Philodendron gigas plant details

Philodendron gigas is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid vine with chocolate, green and white foliage. 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 gigas

Plant type: perennial aroid vine
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen chocolate, green and white
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, houseplant, showy, tropical, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Philodendron gigas

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 Gigas is a climber with deep green velvet leaves, new leaves are a copper color, and veins are white in color. This is one of the rarest and most sought after velvet Philodendrons around. The mature leaves can measure 4 feet long and 4 feet wide. This plant is rarely offered, I have only cut my mother plant twice in two years. It had taken me years to track down my first plant. Foliage: Dark velvety leaves white veins huge grower 4 feet long and wide. Flowers: hooded Height: Climber