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Specimen · Container · Houseplant
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Tree Philodendron
Philodendron bipinnatifidum · Perennial
Tree Philodendron is a moderate-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, that matures to about 10–15 ft × 10–15 ft. It does best in part shade with medium water needs in well-drained soil. It grows happily in containers.
- USDA zones
- 9-11
- Sun
- Part shade
- Water
- Medium
- Mature size
- 10–15 ft × 10–15 ft
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- Well-drained
- Bloom color
- Purple, Red, White
- Toxic to
- People
- Native to
- South America
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