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blushing philodendron

Philodendron erubescens

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Genus: Philodendron
Family: Araceae
Common Names: red-leaf philodendron

About this plant

P. erubescens is a stout evergreen climber, with glossy dark green, triangular-ovate leaves to 40cm in length, red-purple beneath. Flower-spathes 15cm in length, red-purple

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H1A

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

Loam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost in bright filtered light with shade from hot sun, mist daily. When in growth water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly. Water sparingly at other times

Pruning

Pruning group 11 in spring

Propagation

Propagate by seed surface sown at 19 to 24°C in spring or layer in spring

Pests

May be attacked by scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years