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    Philodendron superbum

    Also Known As

    • Santa Leopoldina
    • Santa Leopoldina II

    Plant type

    perennial, vine, aroid

    size

    • H: 6'-20'
    • W: 3'-20'

    planting zones

    • 10b-12

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    Philodendron superbum plant details

    Philodendron superbum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid vine with blue foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Philodendron superbum

    Plant type: perennial aroid vine
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 3 FT - 20 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Uses: big leaves, houseplant, tropical, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Philodendron superbum

    USDA Zones: 10b - 12
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Philodendron Superbum was known, for a long time as a form of Santa Leopoldina. Later this plant was commonly called Santa Leopoldina species 2. Then it was given its correct species name of Superbum. Foliage: Large narrow leaves Flowers: Hooded Height: Climber

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    Gardening facts about Philodendron superbum plant

    How to Grow Philodendron superbum

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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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
    Photo of Philodendron Golden Xanadu PP19214 foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Philodendron 'Pink Princess'

    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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    Philodendron 'Prince of Orange' PP06797

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aroid

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • bright shade - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Philodendron 'Prince of Orange' PP06797 foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Philodendron hederaceum

    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
    Photo of Philodendron hederaceum foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Philodendron squamiferum

    aka Red Bristle Philodendron

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine, Aroid

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 6'-60'

    Width: 1'-6'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Philodendron squamiferum foliage, form by Daderot
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