Strengths & benefits

• Unique variegated foliage — each plant has a different pattern.
• Thrives in indirect light or partial shade.
• Simple maintenance — perfect for beginner or busy city dwellers.
• Air-purifying — helps to purify indoor air.
• Vigorous growth and semi-trailing habit, ideal for adding movement to your decor.

Exposure & location

The Philodendron Jose Buono enjoys bright environments without direct sunlight. It tolerates partial shade and adapts perfectly to urban interiors.

• Exposure: soft light to partial shade, without direct sunlight.
• Temperature: between 18 and 28 °C, stable and without drafts.
• Humidity: prefers a slightly humid atmosphere — mist the leaves regularly.

Verdeia Tip: place it near a sheer window or a light-colored wall to highlight its bright variegations.

Watering & maintenance

The Philodendron Jose Buono requires little maintenance for a spectacular result. It prefers well-draining soil and a regular but measured watering schedule.

• Water moderately when the soil is dry on 2–3 cm.
• Ideal substrate: rich soil with coconut fiber and perlite.
• Apply a mild fertilizer every 3–4 weeks in spring and summer.
• Clean the leaves with a soft cloth to preserve their shine.

Warning: avoid excess water — overly wet soil can cause root rot.

Decor ideas & associations

With its variegated foliage and natural presence, the Philodendron Jose Buono quickly becomes the centerpiece of a chic tropical interior.

• In a light ceramic or terrazzo planter cover to highlight its cream shades.
• On a console or shelf to enjoy its semi-trailing habit.
• In combination with:
  • Monstera deliciosa — for a lush jungle atmosphere,
  • Alocasia ‘Silver Dragon’ — for a contrast of textures,
  • Spathiphyllum — for a touch of purity and softness.

Verdeia Tips

• Avoid moving your Philodendron too often: it likes stability and takes time to acclimate to a new environment.
• Place it in a bright space but without direct sunlight, to preserve the sharpness of its variegation.
• A lack of light can dull the white areas; so make sure to provide it with soft and consistent brightness.
• Regularly mist the foliage to maintain ambient humidity close to its tropical habitat.
• Place a tray of wet clay beads under the pot to create a microclimate favorable to growth.
• Clean the leaves once a month with a slightly damp soft cloth to promote breathing and shine.
• Observe its new shoots: their shapes and colors evolve throughout the seasons, revealing the unique character of each plant.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Philodendron ‘Jose Buono’
• Common name: Variegated Philodendron
• Family: Araceae
• Origin: Tropical America (Central and South)
• Pot diameter: Ø15 cm
• Approximate height: 45 cm
• Foliage: Green variegated with cream white, veined and shiny
• Plant type: Rare and decorative indoor tropical
• Exposure: Partial shade to soft light (no direct sun)
• Watering: Moderate — allow 2–3 cm of substrate to dry
• Care: Easy — occasional misting, light fertilizer in spring–summer
• Substrate: Rich and draining soil (soil + coconut fiber + perlite)
• Temperature: Ideal 18–28 °C
• Growth: Medium to fast
• Air purifier: Yes
• Toxicity: Slightly toxic (avoid ingestion)
• Maximum adult size: About 1.5 m indoors

Each Philodendron Jose Buono features unique foliage: the proportion of white and green varies according to light and leaf maturity.