Philodendron selloum 'Gold' cold tolerance

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Hi.  I'm at our local nursery in Sacramento, CA, zone 9B, where P.  selloum grows outdoors.  I've seen in the local nursery a new variety with goldish, chartreuse leaves.  They are selling it with their houseplants.  Does anyone know if this will survive outside as does regular P. selloum? 

I'm a bit hesitant, but I think this would look great in my new tropical landscape.

Thanks!

Bruce 

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It should tolerate zones 9 - 11.

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On 11/5/2023 at 6:22 PM, bar said:

Hi.  I'm at our local nursery in Sacramento, CA, zone 9B, where P.  selloum grows outdoors.  I've seen in the local nursery a new variety with goldish, chartreuse leaves.  They are selling it with their houseplants.  Does anyone know if this will survive outside as does regular P. selloum? 

I'm a bit hesitant, but I think this would look great in my new tropical landscape.

Thanks!

Bruce 

I'd investigate a little deeper and make sure it's really a Bipinnifitidum.  I've seen a few instances of these being sold that were actually Warscewiczii.  They do look very similar when young, but the aurea Warscewiczii are reportedly tough to keep happy.

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Well, I bought it.  Did some research, which proved inconclusive.

It was only about $20, so if it's not hardy, at least not too much of a monetary loss.  I'll keep it in the sunroom for the winter, then plant it in its final spot in early spring (March zone 9B).  Thank for the assistance.  

Bruce