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Tree Philodendron,
Philodendron bipinnatifidum

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Family - Araceae

There are hundreds of species of Philodendron growing throughout the worlds tropics, with estimates ranging from 400 to over 900.

Most are tree climbers, some begin life as an epiphyte and produce aerial roots that eventually reach the ground, others start on the ground and work their way upwards, clinging to and obtaining moisture and nutrients trapped by the bark of the supporting tree.

The Tree Philodendron and a few others are of a terrestrial nature.

Tree Philodendron grows well in zones 8b-11, though they should be protected from frost or freeze, can reach a height of 12-15 feet with an equal or greater spread and has deeply cut, green to dark green leaves to 3 feet in length.

Although this plant has a moderate drought tolerance and will take full sun, it prefers to be slightly moist/
lightly shaded, it will grow in most soil types.

Tree Philodendron is widely used in group or mass plantings, foundation or specimen plantings and is also used as a container plant, both indoors and out.

A smaller version, Philodendron var. 'xanadu' is a hybrid that only grows to about 4 feet X 4 feet and has the same cultural requirements.

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