Philodendron hastatum

[Tracy]

I picked up this small Philodendron labeled as "Silver Sword" which if correctly identified is Philodendron hastatum a few weeks ago.  I'm curious if anyone has experience growing this species outdoors in Southern California.  The friend I got it from was growing it in his greenhouse here in Encinitas but I'm not sure where he got it.  Any input on cool/cold tolerance in winter is appreciated.  I'm trying to decide if I should pot it up or just drop it in the ground, but either way it will be outside.

[Xenon]

Should be fine, I have several that spend all winter in the ground and only get covered for the <5 days with lows below 30F. My January average is ~64F/43F.  It's native to southeastern Brazil so not ultra tropical or anything. 

Here is a pic in the middle of January 2022

[epiphyte]

seems to be a solid outdoor aroid here in socal.  what's the anthurium next to yours?  

[Tracy]

16 hours ago, epiphyte said:

what's the anthurium next to yours?  

The adjacent plant in the above photo is Anthurium cirinoi, which is also in the center of the photo below.  The Philodendron hastatum is obscured by the Anthurium in this photo.  Carlos, I got both from Harry Phillips. 

[epiphyte]

was he growing the anthurium cirinoi outside?  never heard of it being grown outdoors here, but it might be fine since it's from higher elevations.   have you had a chance to visit ecuagenera's location in bonsall?   i haven't been yet but want to.   recently i visited their place in apopka florida.  it was huge with a ton of aroids and other neat plants.  it's amazing how much the price has dropped for some of the trendier varieties.  

if you don't already have an anthurium pedatum yet you should try and find it.  it's a good outdoor grower here and ecuagenera had nice size ones for $35.  philodendron giganteum is another good outdoor grower.   i also have the variegated version.  the variegation is nice and stable and it seems to grow pretty well.  then again, it's kinda in a greenhouse.  

[Tracy]

18 hours ago, epiphyte said:

was he growing the anthurium cirinoi outside?  never heard of it being grown outdoors here, but it might be fine since it's from higher elevations.   have you had a chance to visit ecuagenera's location in bonsall?   i haven't been yet but want to.   recently i visited their place in apopka florida.  it was huge with a ton of aroids and other neat plants.  it's amazing how much the price has dropped for some of the trendier varieties.  

if you don't already have an anthurium pedatum yet you should try and find it.  it's a good outdoor grower here and ecuagenera had nice size ones for $35.  philodendron giganteum is another good outdoor grower.   i also have the variegated version.  the variegation is nice and stable and it seems to grow pretty well.  then again, it's kinda in a greenhouse.  

I don't know if I asked whether Harry was growing the Anthurium cirinoi outside.  I'll have to ask next time I talk to him.  I have not been to Ecuagenera's location in Bonsall, but sounds like an adventure worthy of taking.  I'll have to look into trying both the Anthurium pedatum and giganteum if they are good growers outdoors.  As you may recall if it can't survive outdoors, I have no option for inside or greenhouse growing.