Botanical Name: Common Names:
Philodendron brandtianum Silver Leaf Philodendron,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Indoor Plants Climbing / Twining, Upright
Description:
Attractive Philodendron with a free-branching upright habit and large shiny, oval-pointed silvery bronze leaves maturing to green with silver variegation. Brings a tropical feel to the garden, balconies and courtyards. Great choice as an indoor plant. Perfect for shady positions planted amongst other tropical style plants like Bromeliads and Alocasias.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Aphids
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Araceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Brown, Green, Silver, Variegated
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low