Botanical Name: Philodendron 'Evansii'
Common Name: Evans philodendron
Type of Plant: monocot: shrub
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape upright, large rounded plant, leaves arise from a short, stubby, thick stem, single or few stemmed, develops aerial prop roots; probably a sport of P. bipinnatifidum
Height 4-8'
Spread 4-6'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoor partial sun, shade
Soil prefers moist, well draining loam, tolerates most
Hardiness some frost (zones 20-24); keep protected from strong winds
 
Morphology:
Leaves huge, heart shaped, 3-5' long, 1-2' wide, somewhat ruffled and slightly lobed margins, bright green
Flowers tiny, crowded on 6-12" spike enclosed in boat-shaped spathe
Fruit tiny drupe
 
Propagation:
cane cuttings, air layering, division
 
Usage:
large dramatic accent shrub/background mass for large, showy foliage, jungle effects, silhouette plant, large scale container plant good near swimming pools
 
Landscape Care:
Watering regular, likes heavy, tolerates some drought after established
Fertilizing balanced in spring, plus iron if needed
Pruning head back close to ground if plant becomes too leggy
Pests/Diseases scale, spider mite
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: hybrid
Family: Araceae

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