Philodendron Melanochrysum (small jiffy sized plant)

Description

In India, we can sell this Philodendron Melanochrysum (small jiffy sized plant) via online delivery systems to any states including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha (Orissa), Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal

The Philodendron Melanochrysum, often called Black Gold Philodendron, is a rare, vining aroid prized for its velvety, dark green leaves with golden veins. Native to Colombia, it’s a climbing species that thrives when given a moss pole or trellis to support its large, elongated foliage.

Key Features

• Foliage: Velvety, deep green leaves with golden veins; young leaves start lighter and darken with age.
• Size:
  • Indoors: Leaves grow up to 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) long.
  • Outdoors (or in ideal conditions): Leaves can reach 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) in length.
• Growth Habit: Climbing vine; benefits from support like a moss pole.
• Flowers: Produces a spadix and spathe, but it rarely flowers indoors.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun, which can burn leaves.
• Water:
  • Keep soil evenly moist, but allow the top 1-2 inches to dry before watering.
  • Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
• Soil:
  • Well-draining, airy aroid mix (orchid bark, perlite, peat moss, charcoal).
• Temperature: Thrives in 65-80°F (18-27°C); avoid temperatures below 55°F (13°C).
• Humidity: Prefers 60-80% humidity; misting, humidifiers, or placing it near a pebble tray helps.

Care Tips

• Climbing Support: Use a moss pole or trellis to encourage larger leaf growth.
• Fertilization: Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
• Pruning: Trim leggy growth to encourage bushier growth.
• Repotting: Repot every 2-3 years or when roots outgrow the pot.
• Pests & Diseases:
  • Watch for thrips, spider mites, and mealybugs.
  • Ensure good airflow to prevent fungal infections.

Uses

✅ Indoor Statement Plant: Perfect for climbing displays in plant collections.
✅ Rare Collector’s Plant: Highly sought after for its velvety foliage.
✅ Air Purification: Helps improve indoor air quality.