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ivy-leaved philodendron

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A fast-growing, tropical evergreen climber between 3-6m in height, with heart-shaped, bronze-green leaves to 30cm long, red-tinted beneath, with large, overlapping basal leaf lobes; purple flower-spathes are 5cm long and may be produced on mature plants in summer

Scientific classification

Species: ivy-leaved philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum)
Genus: Philodendron
Family: Araceae

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Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub · Conservatory Greenhouse
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Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Partial shade
Sunlight: 18 – 27 °C
Ideal temperature

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Distribution of ivy-leaved philodendron

Distribution map

Mexico, Tropical America

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of ivy-leaved philodendron

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ivy-leaved philodendron care guide

Keep soil slightly moist, allow top inch to dry between waterings
Watering: Partial shade
Sunlight: 18 – 27 °C
Ideal temperature

Watering

Keep soil slightly moist, allow top inch to dry between waterings

Fertilizing

Monthly during growing season

Pruning

No pruning required but may need restrictive pruning under glass

Propagation

Propagate by stem-tip or leaf bud cuttings in summer, layer or air-layer in spring

Growing

Grow under glass in well-drained, loamless potting compost in bright but filtered or indirect light. Maintain a minimum winter temperature of 15⁰C and water moderately, less in low temperatures

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