A NOTE OF INTEREST
Philodendron brandtianum is a species of plant in the genus Philodendron. A climbing epiphyte that closely hugs its host tree, it is native to southern Colombia, northern Brazi, and Bolivia in seasonally dry areas. It is also grown in temperate regions as a house plant, where it is best known for the heavy silver variegation on its juvenile leaves. It is sometimes confused for Philodendron hederaceum and Philodendron variifolium.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb, Vine
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Philodendron
- Family
- Araceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 0 cm to 5 cm
- Mature Spread
- 30 cm to 61 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Gray, Silver
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Green, Purple
- Flower Size
- 10.16 cm to 15.24 cm
- Bloom Time
- All year round
- Planting Time
- Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- All year round
- Native Area
- Brazil, Colombia, Bolivia
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Philodendron sodiroi en Silver leaf philodendron
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