Shortstem Philodendron
Philodendron fragrantissimum
- Native to:
- Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, United States
Alex Popovkin, Bahia, Brazil (www.flickr.com) from Brazil
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Araceae
- Genus:
- Philodendron
- Species:
- Philodendron fragrantissimum
- USDA Symbol:
- PHFR6
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical rainforests, prefers organic matter