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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
Photographs
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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