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Philodendron “White Knight”

Stunning and wild, with white splotchy variegation scattered on the deep green leaves. Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate water, some humidity.

Philodendron “Xanadu”

Evergreen Perennial

A wide growing shrub with large deeply-lobed green leaves. Can take deep shade to light coastal sun.Great as a houseplant or outside, potted or in the ground.

 

 

Philodendron gigas

Large-leafed tropical vine. Stunning green velvety leaves, heart-shaped when mature. Can grow 50ft in habitat. Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate water, some humidity.

Philodendron hastatum

Silver-green leaves, sword shaped. Climbing vines that can be trained. Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate water, some humidity.

Philodendron laciniatum

P. pedatum

Climbing houseplant with large deeply lobed oak-shaped glossy green leaves. Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best with some direct sun. Fast draining soil, moderate water, some humidity.

 

Philodendron panduriforme

Green sword-shaped leaves. Climbing vines that can be trained. Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best with some direct sun. Fast draining soil, moderate water, some humidity.

Philodendron selloum

Evergreen Perennial

A tall shrub with large deeply-lobed glossy green leaves. Can take deep shade to coastal sun. Flowers are hidden inside a large white modified leaf called a spathe, often hidden under the giant leaves.

Philodendron sodiroi

Mottled silvery leaves. Climbing vines that can be trained, or great in a hanging basket. Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate water, some humidity.

Philodendron squamiferum

Bright glossy green leaves with speckled red bristled stems. Leaves will form deep lobes as they mature. Epiphytic, w/climbing vines that can be trained. Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate water, some humidity.

Philodendron x evansii

P. speciosum x P.bipinnatifidum
Evergreen Perennial

A tall shrub with large deeply-lobed glossy green leaves arch out of a single stalk. Can take deep shade to coastal sun. Flowers are hidden inside a large white modified leaf called a spathe, often hidden under the giant leaves. Cold Hardy, can handle colder temps with some protection.

Philodendron “Pink Princess”

Philodendron erubescens “Pink Princess”

Large emerald green and burgundy sword-shaped leaves with stunning pink splotches. Climbing vines that can be trained. Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best with some direct sun. Fast draining soil, moderate water, some humidity.

Philodendron “Red Emerald”

P. erubescens “Red Emerald”

Large emerald green sword-shaped leaves. Climbing vines that can be trained. Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best with some direct sun. Fast draining soil, moderate water, some humidity.

Philodendron “Ring of Fire Variegated”

Large serrated variegated yellow and green leaves, developing red edges over time. Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best with some direct sun. Fast draining soil, moderate water, some humidity.

Phlomis fruticosa

Semi-deciduous Shrub

A bold grey shrub for a warm, sunny border. A great Mediterranean climate plant – beautiful yellow whorls of fall flowers.

Phlomis lanata

Semi-deciduous Shrub

A bold grey shrub for a warm, sunny border. A great Mediterranean climate plant – beautiful pale-yellow flower whorls in summer.

Phlomis purpurea

Semi-deciduous Shrub

Woolly, medium gray-green leaves and lavender flowers that appear off and on throughout the year. An easy plant to grow, takes very little care once established.

Phlomis viscosa

Evergreen Shrub

A soft shrub for a warm, sunny border. A great Mediterranean climate plant – beautiful yellow whorls of fall flowers.

Piaranthus geminatus

Small thick stems, sprawling habit. Variable starfish flowers, yellow to burgundy, sometimes striped. Carrion plants, pollinated by flies. Plenty of water in hot weather to get them to readily bloom. Keep dry in winter.

Piaranthus pillansii

Probably a form of P. geminatus

Small thick stems, sprawling habit. Starfish flowers pale greenish-yellow to pale-red, without red spots. Carrion plants, pollinated by flies. Plenty of water in hot weather to get them to readily bloom. Keep dry in winter.

Pilea glauca

P. libanensis

Small round gray leaves, many leaves off each stem. Reddish stems. Can be grown from divisions. Tropical Houseplant can handle a variety of indoor light conditions, bright indirect is best. Fast draining soil, moderate water, some humidity. Great in Terrariums.

Pilea peperomioides

Round-leafed plant, many leaves off each stem. Can be grown from divisions.

Pilosocereus flexibilispinus

Gorgeous blue columnar cactus, branching above ground when young. Can grow to 30 feet tall in habitat. Will form a substantial trunk.

Pilosocereus glaucescens

Tree-like to 30ft. tall; glaucous stems, golden spines.

Stunning waxy blue cactus with golden spines and wool along the ribs. Can be grown outside during the summer but should be kept inside, or under an overhang, for the winter.

Pilosocereus gounellei

Stunning tall frosty green-silver cactus with golden spines, to 12ft tall. Can be grown outside during the summer but should be kept inside, or dry under an overhang for the winter in the Bay Area.

Pilosocereus leucocephalus

P. palmeri

Tree-like cactus with tufts of wool and funnel shaped blooms. Stunning waxy blue stems with golden spines. Can be grown outside during the summer but should be protected from frost. Keep dry in the winter.

Pilosocereus pachycladus

P. azureus

Tree-like to 30+ft. tall; glaucous stems, golden spines.

Stunning waxy blue cactus with golden spines and wool along the ribs. Can be grown outside during the summer but should be kept inside, or dry under an overhang for the winter in the Bay Area.

Pinguicula “Titan”

Hybrid species, Evergreen Carnivore

Sticky leaves trap bugs like flypaper, digest insects within 24 hours. Stays green in winter, indoor or outdoor. Do not water over the leaves.