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Philodendron 'Orange Fire'
| Family Name: | Araceae |
Philodendron 'Orange Fire' is an herbaceous plant with broad red to orange heart-shaped leaves and red leaf stalks. This plant is ideal as an indoor plant, where it can tolerate semi-shaded condition in a well-drained soil. This ornamental plant can be propagated via stem cuttings.
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant, Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is an herbaceous plant. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaf blades are heart-shaped, attached to the stem with red petioles. Young leaves are orange to red, turning to yellow when mature. |
| Etymology | Philodendron means tree-loving, which shows the epiphytic habit of the plant. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Parks & Gardens, Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Irritant - Contact Allergy |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Transplanting Tolerance | Good |
| Maintenance Requirements | Moderate |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Orange |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Leathery |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Orange, Red |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Spiral |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Cordate) |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Cordate |
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Others
| Master ID | 185 |
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| Species ID | 1481 |
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