Description | Philodendron Prince Of Orange (Philodendron) leaves emerge yellow, then turn a tangy copper-orange before slowly transforming to green. The new leaves have a red sheath and emerge from the center of the plant—a good tropical plant for indoors. |
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Plant Type | Indoor Foliage, Perennial Tender, Tropical herbaceous plants |
Hardiness Zone | 10-11 |
Sunlight | part sun, shaded, east window, shaded south or west |
Moisture | slightly dry to evenly moist |
Growing Media | average house |
Leaves | Emerge's bright orange or yellow copper color fades to green as it matures. The plant may need to be moved around to find the light intensity required for good leaf color. |
Stems | stalky self heading |
Dimensions | 2-4 feet |
Propagation | cuttings, off shoots, air layering |
Native Site | Brazil |
Cultivar Origin | The Philodendron Prince of Orange plant has never been grown in the wild, as it is a modern hybrid first patented circa 1989 by inventors RH McColley and HN Miller. |