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Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Philodendron (fil-oh-DEN-dron) (Info) Cultivar: Xanadu Additional cultivar information: (PP07030, aka Winterbourn) Hybridized by Winterbourn; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1988
Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade Light Shade Partial to Full Shade Full Shade
Danger: Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color: Cream/Tan
Bloom Time: N/A
Foliage: Grown for foliage Evergreen Shiny/Glossy-Textured Rubbery-Textured
Other details: This plant is suitable for growing indoors Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting: N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
On May 7, 2009, Joan from Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) wrote:Editor's Note
Plant Patent number 7030 has expired
Some resources list all parts of Epipremnum, Pothos, Philodendron and Scindapsus as poisonous if ingested. The toxic principal is calcium oxalate crystals. Symptoms include burning and swelling of lips, mouth, tongue, and throat, also diarrhea. Reportedly toxic only if large amounts are eaten.
The plant can also cause skin irritation upon contact. Irritation is said to be minor and only lasts for a few minutes.
We tend to err on the side of caution in PlantFiles, and the danger notation in the details above is to caution gardeners, parents and pet owners to look further for more information.
Growing in full shade, with dappled sun in the late afternoon, early evening. They a doing OK, and look nice, but have not yet filled out like mature specimens I have seen on the local college campus. But I have had them for only one year: patience.
On Jan 26, 2006, vossner from Richmond, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:
A favorite plant of mine. I have 3-4 growing inground, part shade, hoping that one day they will grow together. Slow grower, leaves get ugly in winter season but it manages to recover by spring. I have covered it in the past if weather was expected to be freezing or below for more than a day. Again, slow grower but worth the wait.
On Apr 22, 2005, TropicalLover21 from Santa Maria, CA (Zone 10a) wrote:
Yet another plant i love! Well this guy, is soo cute, and sooo awsome! I love him, i have him in filtered shade in my backyard in a pot... I have him in half cactus mix (Scotts) and half orchid mix (BlackMagic) and he loves it!!! It is a great plant just planted in a pot, or in the ground, make sure you set it where your visitors can enjoy it! I enjoy it alot, it doesnt like alot of water, but it does like to be fed once in a while, i feed all my plants with miracle gro!!! And it does the job... This plant does better outside than inside.. If your having problems of it not being bushy enough, move it into more light! That will do the trick!
On Feb 13, 2005, mutant from Houston, TX (Zone 8b) wrote:
I had a cutting (very small) from my friend and now on a 4in pot, Im feeling she is growing kinda slow..."philo" is indoors near window with mod shade/light Am I going to wait long,to see my plant grown?
On Oct 3, 2004, AridArea from Chandler, AZ (Zone 10a) wrote:
In the Phoenix area, I have tried twice to grow this plant in a shaded patio with southern exposure. Both plants refused to grow new leaves and eventually the existing leaves just fell off leaving a stump.
Interestingly, in Tucson, where the weather is similar, the plant there is huge, green and continues to thrive. I just don't get it. What did I do (or not do)?
On Jan 18, 2004, MotherNature4 from Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) wrote:
Excellent foliage plant. Gracefully shaped, small leaves are ideal for flower arranging. Plant does well in container. Needs a shady exposure protected from cold winds in winter.
An interesting aside, the leaves have a refreshing aroma. I haven't noticed this in my other Philodendrons.
On Jan 17, 2004, reverendlisa from Austin, TX (Zone 8a) wrote:
I have had my Xanadu in a container since 2001. It has done well in Sacramento, CA and in Austin, TX as an outdoor plant (bringing it in when its cold). I have to say its a bit leggier now than it used to be, and I can't seem to figure out what I need to do to make it fuller again - tried various fertilizers, moving it to locations with more sun or shade. Overall, its not a finicky plant just wish I knew how to make it thrive.
On Oct 24, 2003, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:
Great little plant- perfect for containers, but great for outdoor shadier areas, too. Likes lots of water, but in my experience, is not very finicky. This plant did fine in my old garden in 9b zone without ever burning (10 years). Other Philodendrons did burn in frost (25F) but they were more off the ground and exposed.
Also one of the best indoor plants there are... very easy and forgiving
On Oct 24, 2003, Happenstance from Northern, CA (Zone 10a) wrote:
Will burn in sun, so provide dappled shade, requires regular feeding, sustains itself with little water.
Originally patented in Australia as Philodendron x 'Winterbourn'
'Xanadu' Plant Patent No. 7030
Update 01/16/05:
After growing in a pot for many years this large Xanadu became to heavy and large to move around so it was put in ground summer of '04. It had several months to become accustomed to the colder conditions and has done well here in 10a with lows to 37F, with no frost.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
, Chandler, Arizona Clayton, California Lompoc, California Los Angeles, California Rancho Cucamonga, California Reseda, California San Diego, California Thousand Oaks, California Bartow, Florida Big Pine Key, Florida Boca Raton, Florida Bokeelia, Florida Gainesville, Florida Hollywood, Florida Lecanto, Florida Loxahatchee, Florida Mcintosh, Florida Miami, Florida North Palm Beach, Florida Ocoee, Florida Orlando, Florida Palm Coast, Florida Palmetto, Florida Pompano Beach, Florida Port Charlotte, Florida Riverview, Florida Sarasota, Florida West Palm Beach, Florida Baton Rouge, Louisiana (2 reports) Paulina, Louisiana Prairieville, Louisiana Cincinnati, Ohio Vieques, Puerto Rico Boerne, Texas Houston, Texas (2 reports) Richmond, Texas
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