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Araceae
Giant philodendron
Philodendron giganteum
Also known as Lacy tree philodendron, Tree philodendron, Selloum
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This impressive large-leafed philodendron makes a stunning indoor statement plant. Provide bright indirect light and allow soil to partially dry between waterings. Regular leaf cleaning and occasional misting will keep foliage glossy and healthy.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Water when top 2 inches of soil are dry · Every 7-14 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7.5
- Temperature
- -10°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 10 ft – 20 ft
- Spread
- 10 ft
- Spacing
- 36 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Brazil North, Dominican Republic, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.
Sources: trefle
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