{"product_id":"narrow-lobed-philodendron-philodendron-stenolobum","title":"Narrow Lobed Philodendron - Philodendron stenolobum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice includes everything:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant, free delivery and professional installation by our planting team. One price, whole job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNarrow Lobed Philodendron - Philodendron stenolobum\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong, slender, wavy edged leaves on a short, thick trunk give this tree philodendron from eastern Brazil a finer and more upright outline than the broad, ruffled selloum it is related to. \u003cem\u003ePhilodendron stenolobum\u003c\/em\u003e is now often listed under \u003cem\u003eThaumatophyllum\u003c\/em\u003e, the genus botanists use for the trunk forming tree philodendrons. Landscape designers reach for it when a tropical scheme needs bold foliage with a linear, architectural character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Narrow Lobed Philodendron\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinear Leaf Form\u003c\/strong\u003e: The elongated, undulating blades add vertical movement that contrasts with round leaved aroids and the fans of palms.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreestanding Trunk\u003c\/strong\u003e: With age it lifts its crown on a short, thick, scarred trunk, so it stands on its own without a pole or tying.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: The heavy, leathery blades hold up in breezy, open courtyard positions that would shred softer tropical foliage.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorning Sun Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Like others in the tree philodendron group it accepts morning sun outdoors as well as bright shade, so it can go on the east side of a house as readily as under trees.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxic Sap\u003c\/strong\u003e: The sap and leaves carry calcium oxalate, which blisters and swells the mouth if chewed and can redden skin, so it is sited clear of play spaces and away from pets, and old leaves are cut off with gloves on.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitectural Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Given a raised bed of its own beside a modern entry, its upright crown of slender leaves works as living sculpture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid Layer Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Between bird of paradise, cordylines and clumping palms it adds a fine, upright texture at mid height in a layered planting.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlank Wall Relief\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spaced along a deep bed in front of a fence or blank wall, it breaks up long hard surfaces with bold foliage at eye level.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Courtyard Pots\u003c\/strong\u003e: A broad, heavy container suits it in a courtyard or on a balcony, and the weight stops the tall crown tipping the pot in a gust.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 2.5m, leaving room for the crown to reach its full width\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring and summer, while the soil is warm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose, well aerated soil built up with compost and coarse bark; it rots if water lies around the trunk through winter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give a deep drink twice weekly from planting until autumn, then let the surface dry out between waterings through the cool months. Scatter a controlled release fertiliser around the root zone as spring growth begins, and cover young plants on frosty nights, since frost marks the leaves. Older plants send thick aerial roots across the ground, so it is planted a metre or more back from paths and paving.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 to 2.5m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen, long, narrow and leathery\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light to part shade, with morning sun accepted outdoors\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Brazil\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insignificant, a cream spathe on mature plants\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":60207463727390,"sku":"ND-1865-400MM","price":990.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/narrow-lobed-philodendron-philodendron-stenolobum.jpg?v=1791514174","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/narrow-lobed-philodendron-philodendron-stenolobum","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}