Horsehead Philodendron Philodendron selloum
Other Common Name(s):
Other plants called Horsehead Philodendron:
Previously known as:
- Philodendron bipinnatifidum
- Phonetic Spelling
- fil-oh-DEN-dron SEL-oh-um
- This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
- See below
- Description
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'Tree philodendron' is a tropical plant with large, showy leaves that is grown as a houseplant in temperate climates. It can tolerate deep shade but prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil. It does not tolerate salt build up so flush soil regularly or used distilled water for irrigation. It can produce aerial roots that absorb water and nutrients.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Philodendron
- Species:
- selloum
- Family:
- Araceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Woody
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Tropical America
- Dimensions:
- Height: 6 ft. 0 in. - 10 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 6 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Poisonous
- Shrub
- Tree
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Multi-stemmed
- Texture:
- Coarse
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
- Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Spadix
- Flower Description:
- Approximately 15–20 years is required to produce flowers in an indoor environment. The small, petalless flowers are on a spadix that is enclosed within a spathe.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Slippery
- Smooth
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Margin:
- Lobed
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- > 6 inches
- Leaf Width:
- > 6 inches
- Leaf Description:
- The leaves are shiny dark green simple, large, deeply lobed, and attached to long, smooth petioles. They can be up to 4 feet long.
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Bark:
- Bark Color:
- Dark Brown
- Light Brown
- White
- Surface/Attachment:
- Shaggy
- Bark Description:
- The trunk is relatively thick and woody with characteristic “eye-drop” leaf scars.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Houseplants
- Patio
- Pool/Hardscape
- Design Feature:
- Specimen
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Heavy Shade
- Problems:
- Problem for Cats
- Problem for Dogs
- Problem for Horses
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Poisonous to Humans:
- Poison Severity:
- Low
- Poison Symptoms:
- Toxic only if large quantities are eaten. Burning and swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat, difficulty speaking. Nausea, vomiting, drooling, and diarrhea may also occur. Frequent contact with cell sap may cause skin irritation.
- Poison Toxic Principle:
- Calcium oxalate crystals and possibly other toxins.
- Causes Contact Dermatitis:
- Yes
- Poison Part:
- Leaves
