Philodendron Melanochrysum – GROW TROPICALS

Philodendron Melanochrysum - GROW TROPICALS

Philodendron Melanochrysum - GROW TROPICALS

Philodendron Melanochrysum - GROW TROPICALS

Philodendron Melanochrysum - GROW TROPICALS

Philodendron Melanochrysum - GROW TROPICALS

Philodendron Melanochrysum - GROW TROPICALS

Philodendron Melanochrysum - GROW TROPICALS

Philodendron Melanochrysum - GROW TROPICALS

Philodendron Melanochrysum - GROW TROPICALS

Philodendron Melanochrysum - GROW TROPICALS

Philodendron Melanochrysum - GROW TROPICALS

Philodendron Melanochrysum - GROW TROPICALS

Philodendron Melanochrysum - GROW TROPICALS

Philodendron Melanochrysum - GROW TROPICALS

Philodendron Melanochrysum - GROW TROPICALS

Philodendron Melanochrysum - GROW TROPICALS

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Philodendron melanochrysum, a rare and increasingly popular plant, is native to Colombia and belongs to the Araceae family. This species is admired for its striking, elongated leaves that feature a velvety texture and contrasting light veining, making it a sought-after addition to any indoor plant collection.

Native to: Philodendron melanochrysum is native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia. It thrives in the humid, shaded environments of South America's dense forests.

Water: Water your Philodendron melanochrysum once the top layer of soil feels dry. Be mindful of droopy leaves, which can indicate either overwatering or underwatering. Ensure the pot has good drainage to prevent waterlogging and root rot.

Light: This plant thrives in bright, indirect light. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight, which can scorch its delicate leaves. An east or north-facing window is ideal, providing ample light without direct exposure.

Humidity: Philodendron melanochrysum thrives in high humidity environments. To replicate its natural habitat, aim for humidity levels above 60%. Using a humidifier, placing the plant on a pebble tray filled with water, or grouping it with other plants can help maintain the necessary humidity levels.

Temperature: Maintain a temperature range of 18°C to 26°C for optimal growth. Keep the plant away from drafts and sudden temperature changes to prevent stress and damage to the leaves.

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All plants are shipped in their plastic nursery pot unless otherwise stated.

Plant pot sizes can fluctuate +/- 1cm.

We recommend to always size up your decorative pot by 1-2cm larger than the stated plant pot size. For example if you are purchasing a 12cm plant, you should purchase a 14cm decorative pot to ensure it will fit correctly.

We pride ourselves on the love and care with give our plants. Our entire team are plant obsessives at heart and so we go above and beyond to care for the plants we have in stock.

That said, plants are living beings and may differ slightly from the photo provided unless otherwise stated. Small leaf imperfections may be present and won't be compensated for. Some plants such as Begonia may suffer slight leaf melt when shipped. This is normal and nothing to be concerned about.

All our plants are stores and/or grown in our nursery under LED lighting. The conditions in our nursery are a minimum of 60% humidity and 19C year round.

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