Philodendron MacNeilianum grow and care – vine of the genus Philodendron also known as Philodendron fosterianum x macneilianum, Philodendron MacNeilianum perennial evergreen ornamental plant can grow in tropic, subtropical or mediterranean climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 10b+.
Leaves color green size be 25-1.5+ cm 1-4 feet, the leaves are in heart shape deeply lobed fully shredded.
How to grow Philodendron MacNeilianum growing and care:
Moist, warm climate, trellising if you want the plants as vine,
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction? Vegetative reproduction by cutting
Difficulties or problems when growing: Sensitive to cold and full sun
Planting season: Spring, summer or autumn
Pests and diseases: Brown edge in the leaves
Pruning season: Before the winter
How to prune:
Old leaves, prune for design
Size of the plant? 1-5 m, 3-16 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition: Medium growing / Slow growing
Water requirement: Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing: Full sun / half shade / full shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant? Yes, it is a very popular
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers: Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season: Late spring-summer, in warmer climate can be late winter to summer
General information about the flower: Big white yellowish flower, the inside look like beehive
Pollination is done by: Beetles and other pollinator
Vegetative Reproduction
How to make Vegetative Reproduction? Cutting / twig with air layering
The best time for vegetative reproduction: Spring, when there is no fear from cold weather
How much time does it take to grow roots? Depend on condition of the air layer can be few weeks until few month
What is the treatment for vegetative reproduction? Moist, warm weather, shadow
