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Philodendron xanadu (Split-leaf philodendron)
2 hours care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
2m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Philodendron xanadu
Other names
Philodendron 'Xanadu', Philodendron 'Winterbourn', Philodendron 'Showboat', Philodendron 'Aussie', Split-leaf philodendron, Cut-leaf philodendron
Genus
Philodendron Philodendron
Species
P. xanadu - P. xanadu is an upright, clump-forming, tender, evergreen perennial, occasionally producing aerial roots, with glossy, lance-shaped, lobed, dark green leaves and red spathes appearing sporadically.
Philodendron xanadu is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Toxicity
All parts may cause severe pain if injested. Sap may irritate skin.
Flower
Red in All seasons
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Scale insects Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Thin out stems to prevent overcrowding. Remove faded or dead leaves at the stem base.
Propagation
Air layering in spring. Sow seeds at 20-25 degrees C in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings using bottom heat.
Propagation methods
Budding, Layering, Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Philodendron xanadu (Split-leaf philodendron) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 2m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Conservatory, Containers, Foliage only, Greenhouse, Indoor, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in bright, filtered light or indirect light. Mist twice daily in summer. In growth, water freely & feed monthly. In frost-free areas grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drainedd soil in part or dappled shade.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Philodendron xanadu
Other names
Philodendron 'Xanadu', Philodendron 'Winterbourn', Philodendron 'Showboat', Philodendron 'Aussie', Split-leaf philodendron, Cut-leaf philodendron
Genus
Philodendron Philodendron
Species
P. xanadu - P. xanadu is an upright, clump-forming, tender, evergreen perennial, occasionally producing aerial roots, with glossy, lance-shaped, lobed, dark green leaves and red spathes appearing sporadically.
Native to
Brazil
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Toxicity
All parts may cause severe pain if injested. Sap may irritate skin.
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Colour
Flower
Red in All seasons
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Thin out stems to prevent overcrowding. Remove faded or dead leaves at the stem base.
Propagation
Air layering in spring. Sow seeds at 20-25 degrees C in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings using bottom heat.
Propagation methods
Budding, Layering, Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Philodendron xanadu (Split-leaf philodendron) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 2m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Conservatory, Containers, Foliage only, Greenhouse, Indoor, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in bright, filtered light or indirect light. Mist twice daily in summer. In growth, water freely & feed monthly. In frost-free areas grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drainedd soil in part or dappled shade.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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