{"product_id":"little-phil-philodendron-philodendron-hybrid","title":"Little Phil™ Philodendron - Philodendron hybrid 'PHIL01'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle Phil Philodendron (\u003cem\u003ePhilodendron hybrid\u003c\/em\u003e 'PHIL01') is a compact clumping philodendron for shade, indoors or out. It grows to about 35cm high and 35cm wide, a fraction of the size of the Xanadu it resembles, with glossy green leaves that stay short and neat even in low light. Ozbreed bred it for shaded landscapes, green walls and desks, and it is one of the few philodendrons that looks as good in a mass planting as it does on a window sill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFar more compact than Xanadu.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds a tight 35cm clump, so it fits a narrow shaded bed, a pot or a vertical garden pocket where Xanadu would sprawl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter in low light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its leaves elongate less than other philodendrons, so it stays dense in the darkest corner of a room or on the south side of a house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpreads without climbing.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clumps and fills outwards, and it does not appear to throw the aerial shoots that make some philodendrons untidy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought and cold tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it copes with dry spells and cool nights, though it is still a philodendron and wants shelter from heavy frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded garden beds and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart in offset rows, three to nine plants per square metre, under trees, beside a shaded wall or along the south side of the house. The clumps meet within two warm seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row at 25cm to 50cm spacing, two to four plants per metre, gives a low glossy edge to a shaded path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its compact, non elongating habit makes it a natural vertical garden plant for shaded walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors and on the patio.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a table, bench top, window sill or office desk it stays small and tidy, and it is the right size for a patio pot in colder regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Little Phil Philodendron in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light shade to moderately heavy shade. It can survive full sun but, like all philodendrons, prefers some shelter from the full Australian sun. Ozbreed recommends it outdoors in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, the Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia. In the colder parts of the country grow it as an indoor or patio plant, or in a well sheltered garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reasonably drained soil with some organic matter. In a pot use a quality potting mix and a container with drainage holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water as required for the first 8 to 13 weeks until established, then let the top of the soil dry between waterings. A slow release fertiliser in spring is optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove older leaves as they yellow. That is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Little Phil Philodendron in 100mm pots in packs of 10 and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. The 100mm plants are the economical choice for a mass planting or a green wall and grow away fast in warm weather; the 140mm plants are ready for a pot or a desk straight away. Plants travel upright and push new leaves within weeks in spring, summer and autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/philodendron-care-guide\"\u003eOur philodendron care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/philodendrons\"\u003eBrowse the full philodendron range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee every Ozbreed plant we stock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eMore indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like every philodendron, the sap irritates the mouth and throat if a leaf is chewed, so keep it out of reach of cats, dogs and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it compare with Xanadu?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the same style of plant at a fraction of the size, about 35cm each way instead of a metre or more, and it keeps its shape in lower light. Choose Xanadu to fill a big bed and Little Phil for everything smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is cold tolerant but not frost proof. In frosty districts grow it under a verandah, on a sheltered patio or indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67786557030719,"sku":"PHI-HYB-100MM-P10","price":87.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67786557489471,"sku":"PHI-HYB-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/little-phil-philodendron-philodendron-hybrid.jpg?v=1792139699","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/little-phil-philodendron-philodendron-hybrid","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}