Elephant Ear Philodendron
Philodendron Giganteum
Overview
The Elephant Ear Philodendron, or Philodendron giganteum, boasts immense, heart-shaped leaves reaching up to 4-6 feet in length and 3-5 feet wide, creating a tropical canopy. This evergreen perennial thrives in partial shade, requiring well-draining, moist soil. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it is best used as a dramatic, leafy specimen in garden beds or as a potted focal point for patios with a minimum spacing of 5 feet.
Sun Half, ShadeWater HighZones 9–10Type Shrub, VineClimate Subtropical
Culture
- Sun
- Half, Shade
- Water
- High
- USDA zones
- 9–10
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 12–15 Ft.
- Mature width
- 12–15 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Shrub, Vine
- Family
- Araceae
- Climate
- Subtropical
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