Philodendron speciosum (King of Philodendrons)
Philodendron speciosum (King of Philodendrons) large green leaves climbing up a tree trunk
Botanical name: Philodendron speciosum
Common name: King of Philodendrons
Family: Araceae
Origin: Brazil
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular; epiphyte. Needs light, frequent misting or soaking to stay hydrated.
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliagePhilodendron speciosum is native to the jungles of a small part part of N. W. Brazil and adjacent Bolivian lowlands. It vies with P. bipinnatiffidum as producing the largest (and showiest) leaves of all the many Philodendron species... even larger that P. giganteum! The massive, almost Alocasia-like, but thick textured leaves, similar to P. giganteum, develop distinctly scalloped wavy edges and grow from an upright "trunk", almost like a palm, complete with basal prop roots. They become one of the most striking tropical plant statements imaginable! Calling P. speciosum the "King of Philodendrons" would be very reasonable.
Similar plants: Philodendron speciosum (King of Philodendrons)
- Monstera deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant)
- Philodendron ''Burle Marx'' (Burle Marx Philodendron)
- Philodendron bipinnatifidum (Cut-leaf Philodendron)
- Philodendron campii ''Lynette'' (Philodendron 'Lynette')
- Philodendron cordatum (Heart Leaf Philodendron)
- Philodendron erubescens (Blushing Philodendron)
- Philodendron gloriosum (Glorious Jungle Philodendron )
- Philodendron goeldii (Philodendron)
- Philodendron hederaceum (Heart Leaf Philodendron)
- Philodendron pedatum (Oak Leaf Philodendron)
Philodendron speciosum (King of Philodendrons) showing deep green, wavy leaves with thick, sturdy stalks.
Philodendron speciosum (King of Philodendrons) leaf with distinct veining reaching toward the pointed tip.
Philodendron speciosum (King of Philodendrons) showing long wavy green leaves growing in a container.
Philodendron speciosum (King of Philodendrons) foliage spreads widely over textured tree bark
Philodendron speciosum (King of Philodendrons) showing multiple purple and orange flower spikes against rough bark.
Philodendron speciosum (King of Philodendrons) with large green leaves and purple flower near tree bark
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