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  Philodendron selloum

  

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  • Common Names

    Heart Leaf Philodendron

    
    

  • Botanic Name

    Genus: Philodendron

    Species: selloum

    Variety:

  • Type: Annual/Perennial

    Family: ARACEAE

    Origins: South America

    Light: Full Shade

    Wind: Medium

    Growth: Fast

    Frost: Tender

    Evergreen: Yes

    Native: No

    Height: 6m

    Width: 0m

    
    

    Position

    Indoor
    Patio
    Pots & Planters
    

    
    

    RETAIL Availability

    Easy to find

  • Flowering Time

    (Southern Hemisphere)

    
    

    Climate Zone

    Zone: 10
    Zone: 11
    Zone: 12
    

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  Overview

  This is a short, shrubby vine that has shiny, dark green leaves that are heart shaped. A very popular indoor plant because of its tolerance of deep shade and lovely glossy leaves. Let it train up an indoor support or let it gain a shrubby appearance by letting it bulk up around a short pole-like support.

  Soil: It's very adaptable and will survive well in any general purpose potting mix.

  Maintenance: Water and fertilise regularly to ensure the large leaves are healthy. Wash leaves to maintain shine or use a commercial leaf shine spray. Cut back if necessary. You can tip prune to encourage bushiness and regrowth.

  Diseases: Leaf burn in hot dry comditions.

  Other Species: Up to 500.

  Comments: All parts of this plant are poisonous.

  Author: Bob Saunders.

  

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  Here we list businesses who usually sell this plant.

  Online Retailers

  Dawsons Garden World Serving Perth gardeners for over 100 years, Dawsons have four Perth locations and provide on-line sales. Delivery to: WA
  Gardenarium Based in South Australia, specialising in mainstream, rare and unusual perennial plants along with roses and ornamental trees. Delivery to: ACT,NSW,NT,QLD,SA,VIC,WA

  Local Retailers

  SA
  Mount Gambier: Gardenarium
  WA
  Perth - all suburbs: Dawsons Garden World