This upright shrub has a stout trunk with long adventitious roots. It is naturally a climber but is commonly terrestrial with large glossy green leaves and the small flowers appear in a white spadix during summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Philodendron selloum is naturally found in South America from Brazil to Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia growing in tropical forests on the ground and up to 30 m (98 ft) on trees as a climber. 

It tolerates most well drained organic rich moist soils in a protected semi shaded to sunny position and is drought and neglect tolerant but frost tender. 

The Elephant's Ear Philodendron is grown for its glossy large leaves and its upright to climbing habit. It is planted in parks and gardens commonly in the understory for a tropical effect. It is also used as an indoor or courtyard specimen in foyers of large buildings or planted around a water feature. It is a resilient plant that establishes in 1 year from cuttings and tolerates a wide range of conditions. ID 123

Philodendron (fil-o-DEN-dron) selloum (sel-LO-um)

Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)