An attractive foliage plant with glossy, leathery leaves flushed red. Max Height 1.8m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers May to August. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C. Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant.
Philodendron erubescens ‘Burgundy’
An attractive foliage plant with glossy, leathery leaves flushed red
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Philodendron |
---|---|
Species | erubescens |
Varietry | 'Burgundy' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | purple |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.8m |
Family | Araceae |
Spread | 1m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Climbing |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, red |
Flowers From | May, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
Planting | |
Care | Mist regularly, Keep just moist in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Provide support |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant |
Pruning | Cut back all shoots to encourage replacement growth |
Pruning Time | Late winter |
Pests and diseases | Scale, Red spider mite |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Surround Pot with moist peat to maintain high humidity |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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