Botanical Name: Philodendron bipinnatifidum
Common Name: Selloum philodendron Type of Plant: monocot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright, non-vining, rounded form, consisting of a few thick trunks with long adventitious roots Height 6' Spread 8-10' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun along coast, partial inland Soil prefers moist, well draining soil Hardiness some frost (zones 8, 9, 12-24) Morphology: Leaves very large leaves, to 3' long, dark glossy green, deeply cut lobes, very long petioles Flowers spadix, many greenish white, tiny flowers massed on a central spike – male flowers above, female beneath Fruit small yellow drupes Propagation: seed, division, softwood cuttings Usage: accent/background for tropical landscapes, container plant, good for large silhouette, near swimming pools Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular watering Fertilizing balanced 2-3 times during summer months Pruning remove old leaves, keep in bounds Pests/Diseases mealybug indoors, chlorosis Special Conditions/Other aerial roots can be removed without damage to plant Origin: Brazil Family: Araceae Notes: |
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