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Philodendron melanochrysum

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£15

Variegated

£38

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Philodendron melanochrysum

Name: Philodendron melanochrysum
Brand: Philodendron
Price: 15 GBP
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Black Gold Philodendron

Very High

LightFiltered, bright indirect

Medium-High

HumidityHigh humidity

Cool

TemperatureWarm to cool, 18-26°C

Large

SizeLarge climber

Medium

Growth RateModerate

Moderate

DifficultyRewards a consistent watering and light routine, but tolerates the occasional lapse. Suited to growers with some houseplant experience.

Wild£ · CommonLowNative to Colombia; endemic to the Andean slopes of the Cordillera Occidental.

£15· 7cm plant

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Pink £57Variegated £38

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Philodendron melanochrysum Morphology

leaf ShapeElongate, pendulous-cordateHeart-shaped foliage, featuring a rounded notch (sinus) where the leaf stem attaches.

leaf LengthLarge, up to 60cm+

leaf WidthNarrow

petiole ColorGreen

venationProminent pale yellow-green

textureVelvety

variegationNone

growth HabitClimbing hemiepiphyteA plant that starts growing in soil but later ascends trees as a climber, supporting itself with aerial roots. with slender internodes

About Philodendron melanochrysum

Philodendron melanochrysum, known as the Black Gold Philodendron, is a hemiepiphytic climber native to the humid montane rainforests of Colombia. It has long, velvety dark green leaves with contrasting pale yellow-green venation. It needs high humidity and vertical support to mimic its natural climbing habitat on forest tree trunks. Its bronze leaf underside and elongate, cordate leaf structure are distinguishing features, and it is one of the more recognizable aroids in the hobby.

Native Range

Colombia