Philodendron melanochrysum
black-gold philodendron
This easy-to-grow, tropical philodendron will add colour and a feel of the South American jungle to a room. Popular houseplants for some...
12cm pot | 40cm tall
£26.99
available to order from autumn
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Plant description
This easy-to-grow, tropical philodendron will add colour and a feel of the South American jungle to a room. Popular houseplants for some time now, this species has a touch of coppery-gold veins to new leaves that fade to rainforest green as they mature. Technically a scrambling climber, Philodendron melanochrysum will benefit in time from the support of a moss pole to achieve its prominence in an indirectly lit corner and show off its unusual, velvet-textured heart-shaped leaves up to 75cm in length.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Indirect light
Rate of growth
Slow growing
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for Philodendron melanochrysum:
Water freely when in growth, but keep drier in winter. Use a balanced liquid fertiliser once a month from the early spring to the late summer. Mist the leaves regularly with water to increase humidity and every so often put it under a cold shower to clean the leaves. Make sure the winter temperatures stay above 10°C, and repot every couple of years.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin/eye irritant/allergen
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