Philodendron japonica 'Xanadu'

Common Name:
Philodendron 'Xanadu'

Description:
Philodendron japonica 'Xanadu' is a lush, compact, evergreen perennial prized for its deeply lobed, glossy green foliage and dense, clumping growth habit. Unlike climbing philodendrons, 'Xanadu' maintains a neat, self-supporting form, making it ideal for garden borders, tropical-style landscapes, and indoor pots. This hardy plant thrives in part shade to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil, though it is drought-tolerant once established. Its sculptural leaves add year-round interest, and its low-maintenance nature makes it a popular choice for Melbourne gardens. 'Xanadu' is also excellent for mass planting and works well in containers for patios or indoor spaces.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 80–120cm
• Width: 100–150cm

Aspect:

• Part Shade
• Full Shade
• Indoors / Well-lit

Flowering:

• Rarely flowers in cultivation

Flower Colour:

• Greenish-White (if produced)

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Perennial
• Suitable for Shady Areas
• Architectural Foliage
• Air-Purifying (indoors)

Toxicity:

• Toxic to humans and pets if ingested (contains calcium oxalate crystals)

Companion Plants:

• Ferns
• Clivia
• Aspidistra
• Bromeliads
• Cordyline

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public via the following link. 

Philodendron japonica 'Xanadu'