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  • Plant of the Month: Philodendron xanadu

    December 06, 2017

    Philodendron xanadu is the perfect low maintenance shrub

    With its lush, tropical leaves and compact form, Philodenron xanadus will grow equally happy in a pot or in the ground.

    The Philodendron xanadu is an ideal plant for warmer climates. It has a versatile range of applications and is very pleasing to the eye so can even be used in a pot as a feature plant.

    We are pleased to offer free delivery when you buy xanadu plants online with us.

    This is a very popular plant to grow around pools and also makes an excellent border plant.

     

    The large leaves of a Philodendron xanadu

     

    Images via Barbara Cilliers for sitsitso.com

    Botanical Name: Philodendron xanadu

    Common Names: Philodendron xanadu, Philodendron, Xandadu plant (Occasionally Zanadu plant)

    Climate: Will do well in Tropical, subtropical and warmer parts of Australia.

    Native: No

    Soil: Well drained soils rich in humus is best but this is a pretty hardy plant so will survive in most soils.  

    Sun: Full sun to part shade.

    Water: Water well until established, once established it only needs a water every so often.

    Uses: Great as a border plant and for mass plantings along driveways, beside the pool, under a tree or in larger pots as a feature plant.  

    Philodendron xanadu | Subtropical plants Australia | Tropical Garden

    Height: 1m

    Width: 1m

    Current Size: 10-15 cm tall 

    Philodendron xanadu | Subtropical garden | Tropical Australian garden

    Recommended Spacing: For fast results plant 30cm apart or 60cm apart if you have time and patience.

    Growth Rate: Slow-moderate

    Maintenance: Philodendron xanadu is a low maintenance plant it is happy with a regular water and a fertilise once a year.

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    Philodendron Xanadu | Border Planting | Tropical Garden | Australian Summer Garden

    Important: Philodendron xanadu is listed as toxic to animals and humans if ingested and the sap may cause skin irritation. If you do have curious pets you may prefer to check out our Pet Friendly Garden Plants or our Pet Friendly Indoor Plants