Philodendron selloum

From: dave-poole at ilsham.demon.co.uk on 1999.01.28 at 17:14:30(2960) I'm curious to hear of any successes with this species as a permanent garden plant in 'cool' areas ie. USDA Zones 9 or above. Having gone through a winter here in England, where even Taro (Colocasia esculenta) has not died down and is now starting to produce new leaves, I'm very tempted to try this in a sheltered corner. I understand the leaves are often killed by frost, but the 'trunk' can and does survive down to around 27F or even lower. I appreciate it probably needs good, hot humid conditions in order to make up in summer, but my little patch (a very sheltered, south facing, walled garden in the far south-west) is invariably very warm and humid throughout the spring, summer and autumn months. Daytime highs of the mid to upper 80's and night-time lows in the upper 60's are not at all uncommon even during a comparatively cool summer. Gardenia jasminoides 'Florida', 'Butterfly gingers' (Hedychiums coronarium & gardnerianum) and even Christmas (Bracket) Cactus (Schlumbergera) flourish and flower without any problems David Poole +More TORQUAY UK USDA Zone 9b

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