Philodendron Warscewiczii Aurea (Acclimated)
Acclimated TC

Philodendron Warscewiczii Aurea (Acclimated)

£18.99
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6cm £18.99

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Description

Philodendron Warscewiczii Aurea, fully acclimated from tissue culture by our growers. It has been deflasked, grown on in high humidity, then hardened off and potted into a 6cm nursery pot. It is now an established young plant growing in normal conditions.

What does acclimated mean?

Tissue culture plants arrive from the lab in sterile agar, and the move to normal growing conditions is the riskiest part of their life. We have done that whole journey for you. This plant needs no dome, cup or sealed box.

Care

  • Bright, indirect light.
  • Water when the top of the mix starts to dry.
  • Ordinary warm room conditions; 60%+ humidity is appreciated but not essential.

Want to start earlier in the journey at a lower price? This is the same clone as the semi-acclimated plantlet and the TC preorder.

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How to care for Acclimated TC

Keep me in bright, gentle light away from harsh sun and never let me dry out completely.

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What our customers say

Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

Emily P.

Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.

James R.

Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.

Sophie L.
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About Acclimated TC

Philodendron Warscewiczii Aurea (Acclimated) is a houseplant that takes a little effort. It needs bright indirect light, watering often enough to keep the compost evenly moist, high humidity and a minimum temperature of 15°C. It is harmful to pets and small children if eaten.

Good for

Kitchen

Care level

EasyChallenge

A little effort

Light

ShadeFull sun

Bright, indirect light

Bright, indirect light. Variegated forms need good light to hold their colour, but no harsh direct sun. Read moreShow less

Bright, indirect light. Variegated forms need good light to hold their colour, but no harsh direct sun.

Watering

Evenly moistDries out fully

Keep evenly moist

Water once the top third of the mix has dried. Even moisture beats swings between soaked and bone dry. Read moreShow less

Water once the top third of the mix has dried. Even moisture beats swings between soaked and bone dry.

Humidity

Average homeHigh humidity

Needs high humidity

Comfortable in normal home humidity once established, though 60%+ gives noticeably faster, larger growth. Read moreShow less

Comfortable in normal home humidity once established, though 60%+ gives noticeably faster, larger growth.

Temperature

Keep above 15°C · Likes a warm room

18 to 25C is ideal and never below 15C. Avoid cold draughts. Read moreShow less

18 to 25C is ideal and never below 15C. Avoid cold draughts.

Feeding

Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser from spring to autumn, and let it rest over winter.

Growth habit

Climbing →

Plant type

Aroid →

Toxicity

Harmful if chewed or swallowed. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children, and wash your hands after pruning.

Also known as

Philodendron Warscewiczii Aurea (Acclimated)

Genus

Philodendron →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Philodendron Warscewiczii Aurea?

A golden variegated form of Philodendron warscewiczii with deeply lobed leaves.

This listing is for a fully acclimated plant in a 6cm nursery pot, hardened off from tissue culture and growing in normal conditions.

What does acclimated mean?

This plant started life in tissue culture and has been through our full acclimatisation programme: deflasked, grown on in a high humidity cup, then hardened off and potted into its nursery pot.

It now grows in normal conditions and can be treated like any other young houseplant. No dome or sealed box needed, just sensible warmth, humidity and bright indirect light while it establishes.

How do I care for a Philodendron plantlet after acclimation?

Give bright indirect light, warmth and a chunky aroid mix kept evenly moist. Climbing types will want a pole or support once established; velvet crawlers prefer a wider, shallower pot. High humidity keeps new leaves unfurling cleanly.

Will the variegation be stable?

Variegation in tissue culture plants can shift as the plant matures. Early leaves are not always a reliable preview of the adult pattern, and levels of variegation can increase or decrease with growth and light.

We select healthy plantlets from proven lines, but no grower can guarantee how future leaves will pattern. That uncertainty is part of what you pay for, in both directions.

Does my plant come with a pot?
Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.
How big will my plant be when it arrives?
Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.
What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?
There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.
Will my plant survive being shipped?
Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.
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