The Philodendron Melanochrysum is a highly prized house plant amongst enthusiasts!
It's boasts shiny/velvety leaves in shades of deep green & 'gold' on its newely emerging leaves., hence its other name the 'black gold' philodendron.
If allowed to climb, their leaves can get huge, some have been recorded to be a meter long given the right conditions!
General Care Guide
Lighting - The Melanochrysum can tolerate anything from bright indirect light to lower light conditions, but is happiest somewhere in between. Just be weary of direct sun as this may cause the leaves to burn.
Watering - Philodendrons in general don't like having wet feet, we recommend watering once the soil has become at least 80% dry to avoid root rot.
Soil - When it comes time to re-pot, use a well draining, all round soil mix, such as our GrowingGreen House Plant Mix.
Grow Pole - Philodendrons are climbers, so will need some support as they climb. They come on a coir pole, however we recommend to use a grow pole such as a Thiccly Grow Pole, so its roots can grow into the pole and offer extra support. This will help boost the leaf size of your plant too!
Fertiliser -Â We recommend feeding every time you water using a fertiliser, such as GT Foliage Focus or SuperThrive Foliage Pro to help your plant thrive!
Plant Size
Pot Size:Â 14cm
Plant Height: 40cm approximately
Plant Shipping
Plants are shipped on Mondays & Tuesdays only to avoid being stuck in the post over the weekend. Pick up is also available (and recommended) from Opaheke, Auckland.
This plant may incur an extra shipping fee due to its size and fragile nature. We will be in contact after purchase to arrange this. Please message us for more information and/or shipping costs 💚
The pictures are indicative only, the plant will be selected at random.
Cover pot not included.
Please Note: This plant is not pet safe so keep out of reach of pets.
In stock in Auckland. Shipping same or next business day. Pickups available 7 days a week. More info.
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