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Araceae
Lacy Tree Philodendron Flower
Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum
Tropical abundance and vitality.
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Thaumatophyllum
- Native to
- Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, Paraguay
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- perennial
- Height
- 5-15 ft
- Sunlight
- bright indirect light to partial shade
- Soil
- rich, well-drained, humus-based
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 9-11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The flower's spadix generates heat up to 114 degrees Fahrenheit to volatilize aromatic compounds that attract beetle pollinators.
- It was recently reclassified from Philodendron to Thaumatophyllum, a name meaning 'wonder leaf,' surprising many plant collectors.
- In its native Brazil, the ripe fruit is eaten and tastes like a blend of banana and pineapple, though unripe fruit is irritating to the mouth.
- The large, deeply lobed leaves can span over three feet across, making it one of the most dramatic foliage plants in cultivation.
- Wild plants develop thick aerial roots that anchor them to tree trunks and absorb moisture directly from humid forest air.
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