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Philodendron mexicanum

Also Known As

  • Philodendron latisagittium

Plant type

vine, aroid

size

  • H: 6'-20'
  • W: 3'-20'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Philodendron mexicanum plant details

Philodendron mexicanum is a broadleaf evergreen aroid vine with green and pink foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 mexicanum

Plant type: aroid vine
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen green and pink
Mature size: 3 FT - 20 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: big leaves, container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, tropical, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Philodendron mexicanum

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Philodendron mexicanum is a species Philodendron with large trilobed leaves. This is an easy climber that is found in areas of Mexico. The stem holds the leaves out around 1 to 2 feet. The leaves can grow 2 feet long with larger back lobes measuring 1 foot wide. The undersides of the leaves are blotched with pink to maroon colorations. This is a great climbing aroid and is extremely easy to grow. Foliage: Long, trilobed and large back lobe leaves Flowers: Hooded Height: Climber

Gardening facts about Philodendron mexicanum plant

How to Grow Philodendron mexicanum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • pink
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Scientific Name: Philodendron xanadu 'Twyph0007'

aka Philodendron 'Golden Xanadu', Philodendron 'Xanadu Gold'

Plant Type

Shrub, Aroid

Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 18"-36"

Width: 24"-60"

  • bright shade - shade
  • regular
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aka Philodendron erubescens 'Pink Princess', Pink Princess Philodendron

Plant Type

Perennial, Aroid

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 2'-4'

Width: 2'-4'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Philodendron 'Pink Princess' foliage by Almost Eden
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Plant Type

Perennial, Aroid

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 18"-24"

  • bright shade - shade
  • regular
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aka Philodendron micans, Black Gold Philodendron, Velvet Leaf Philodendron

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 8'-10'

Width: 3'

  • bright shade - shade
  • regular
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aka Red Bristle Philodendron

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine, Aroid

Zones

10b-12

Size

Height: 6'-60'

Width: 1'-6'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • regular - occasional
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