Botanical Name: Common Names:
Philodendron hybrida Black Cardinal TBA
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Indoor Plants, Palms, Ferns & Tropical Upright
Description:
Black Cardinal is an attractive Philodendron with glossy, oval-shaped deep burgundy, almost black leaves and red stems. The perfect Philodendron to bring a tropical feel to a garden, balcony or courtyards. Great also as a dramatic indoor plant. Plant in shady positions in a frost free area t contrast against other tropical style plants like Bromeliads and Alocasias.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Climber / Creeper, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Araceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Black, Burgundy
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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