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
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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