Philodendron billietiae
Description
Source: leafsnapPhilodendron Croat (Philodendron billietiae) is a well-known Aroid and a real eye-catcher. It has long, slender green leaves with wavy edges and charming, prominent lobes, or 'ears.' It is a hemi-epiphytic plant species from the genus Philodendron that is endemic to Brazil, Guyana, and French Guiana. In nature, it develops as an epiphyte, and the elongated leaves and petioles aid in stretching out to gather light. This plant has long, strap-shaped leaves with lovely orange petioles. When mature, its leaves may grow to be almost a meter long.
💡 Tree philodendrons are tropical foliage plants known for their large, thick, and lustrous green leaves. Their sturdy petioles add to their robust appearance. These plants have a high ornamental value and exude vitality.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 5-6
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Philodendron
- Family
- Araceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 0 cm to 5 cm
- Mature Spread
- 61 cm to 91 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- White, Green, Orange
- Flower Size
- 10.16 cm to 15.24 cm
- Bloom Time
- All year round
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- All year round
- Native Area
- Guyana, Brazil