Philodendron 'Pluto'

Also Known As

Philodendron 'Choco Empress'

Plant type

perennial, aroid

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

10a-12

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Philodendron 'Pluto' plant details

Philodendron 'Pluto' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid with chocolate and green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and 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 'Pluto'

Plant type: perennial aroid
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen chocolate and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: houseplant, tropical

GROWING CONDITIONS for Philodendron 'Pluto'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Philodendron ‘Choco Empress’ features large and wide, deeply lobed leaves that emerge a bronzy, chocolate color and mature to green. Forms a mostly upright, vase-shaped clump. Commonly grown indoors as a houseplant. This variety gets quite large.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

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How to Grow Philodendron 'Pluto'

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant