Philodendron billietiae Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Philodendron billietiae is a houseplant with large, eye-catching leaves and a green color and pattern. Plant collectors highly prize this tropical plant for its ease of care and relatively rare and hard-to-find characteristics. Like most philodendrons, this plant is considered toxic to pets if ingested.
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Philodendron billietiae
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Philodendron billietiae
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Genus
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Philodendron
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Philodendron billietiae Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Philodendron billietiae.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Philodendron billietiae needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Philodendron billietiae needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Philodendron billietiae Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Philodendron billietiae to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Philodendron billietiae prefers High humidity levels, between 60% and 80%. |
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Philodendron billietiae Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Philodendron billietiae. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Philodendron billietiae plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Philodendron billietiae Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Philodendron billietiae plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
96 Inches or
3 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Philodendron billietiae toxic to pets? |
Yes
Most Philodendron plants are toxic if ingested by pets |
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Philodendron billietiae Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Philodendron billietiae, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Philodendron billietiae Native Region |
Find out where the Philodendron billietiae plant originated. |
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Country |
Brazil
French Guiana
Guyana
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