Perennials, Tropicals > Philodendron > Philodendron 'Soledad'
Philodendron
'Soledad'
Soledad Philodendron
Origin: It is a cross between Philodendron lundii and Philodendron stenolobum.
| Family |
| Araceae |
| Genus |
| Philodendron |
| Cultivar |
| 'Soledad' |
| Category |
| Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type |
| Vine |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9 - 11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H4 - H1c |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -10 - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 14 - 50 |
| Height |
| 3 - 5 m if not climbing |
| Spread |
| 3 -5 m or more |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A tropical plant grown as a houseplant in temperate climates. |
| Landscape |
| Houseplant or as a feature in large indoor plantings such as shopping malls. In tropical zones it is used as a major landscape plant often in place of shrubs. |
| Cultivation |
| Best grown in partial to full shade with rich moist soil. |
| Shape |
| Loosely rambling and epiphytic in nature. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| The trunk is relatively thick and woody with characteristic “eye-drop” leaf scars. It can produce aerial roots that absorb water and nutrients. |
| Leaf Description |
| Evergreen, heart-shaped, spiral in arrangement, lobed, leathery, drooping, an average 90 cm long, and 60 cm wide on long smooth petioles, and medium green in colour. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| Stem cuttings. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| All parts of the plant are toxic. When eaten, intense burning and swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat, as well as difficulty speaking. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may also occur. Frequent contact with sap may cause skin irritation. |
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