About
Philodendron lacerum is a large, climbing or self-heading philodendron producing deeply lobed, glossy, dark-green leaves in the characteristic manner of the genus. A dramatic foliage plant for a heated greenhouse, large conservatory or as a houseplant.
About the genus
Philodendron are mostly large, tropical, evergreen perennials or climbers with very large, often deeply lobed or divided, glossy leaves. Among the most dramatic of all tropical foliage plants, grown in heated glasshouses, conservatories and as houseplants.
Plant details
Suggested usesWalls, fences, pergolas.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in fertile, well-drained soil. Provide support.
PruningTrain and prune after flowering.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.