Philodendron tortum 4"Philodendron tortum is jaw dropping specimen to add to your plant collection. Deeply serrated leaves are incredibly alluring. Light: part sun to part shade Size at maturity: Indoors it an reach 3 5' tall (with support) x 2 3' wide. Soil: potting mix aroid soil blend Watering: dry down 10 20% in light soil mix Images are used for general reference only. The size and shape of each plant will vary.

including "Mother-in-law Tongue

This pink flowering shrub puts on a show in April that will make you blush

Also called the Lipstick plant due to its flowers resembling tubes of lipstick as they develop

Chicagoland Green or Green Velvet might be a better choice

yellow inflorescences

A reliable

or Ponytail Palm

Designed for plants that require a low-pH

Suitable for use indoor

It features an exposed clay exterior and a watertight glazed interior

Recommended for vegetable gardens

So it technically is supposed to be a perennial in Chicago but it is tender enough that we put it in the annual section