ON THIS PLANT
Philodendron callosum is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. An epiphyte, it is native to wet forests of northern South America. Its floral scents dihydro-β-ionone and 2-hydroxy-5-methyl-3-hexanone serve to attract its pollinators, scarab beetles of the genus Cyclocephala. With its leathery, glossy leaves it has found use as a houseplant.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb, Vine
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Philodendron
- Family
- Araceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Mature Height
- 30 cm to 61 cm
- Mature Spread
- 40 cm to 76 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- White, Red
- Flower Size
- 10.16 cm to 15.24 cm
- Bloom Time
- All year round
- Planting Time
- Summer, Winter
- Harvest Time
- All year round
