Philodendron billietiae
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Philodendron billietiae

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: moderate Light: partial_sun Toxicity: high
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
5–6
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
72
Observations
38

Description

Source: leafsnap

Philodendron 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
Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C
Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 5-6
Soil pH: 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

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