{"product_id":"philodendron-melanochrysum-21cm-75cm","title":"Philodendron melanochrysum — H75 cm | Pot Ø21 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"philodendron-melanochrysum-21x75\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Dark green velvety foliage • 🎨 Elegant light veins • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 📏 H75 cm | Pot Ø21 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePhilodendron melanochrysum\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most sought-after species in the genus - its dark green velvety foliage with highly pronounced light veins gives it a uniquely luxurious texture that no other Philodendron possesses. A climbing plant native to the tropical forests of Colombia, its leaves grow with age and reach spectacular dimensions when trained on a support. Pair it with other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/filodendro\"\u003ePhilodendrons\u003c\/a\u003e, often compared with Monstera in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/philodendron-o-monstera-cual-elegir\"\u003ePhilodendron vs Monstera\u003c\/a\u003e debate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature: it is a climbing plant - placed on a moss pole, each new leaf emerges larger than the previous one. A plant of this size fits into your home according to a few guidelines specific to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/plantas-xxl-cuales-elegir-y-como-integrarlas\"\u003elarge indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c!-- EXPOSITION \u0026 EMPLACEMENT --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilodendron melanochrysum needs bright indirect light to maintain the velvety texture of its foliage - in partial shade, the leaves become lighter and lose their luxurious appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light - a window without direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright living room, office, well-lit bedroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, rich, and well-drained - universal potting soil with perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- ARROSAGE \u0026 ENTRETIEN --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate - let the top 3 to 5 cm of substrate dry out between waterings. Its ideal placement depends on the balance between \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/luz-humedad-plantas-interior-equilibrio\"\u003elight and humidity\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e about once a week in spring and summer, every two weeks in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential - use a pot with drainage holes and a well-draining substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e enjoys 60 to 70% humidity - mist occasionally or group plants together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a month in spring and summer, using diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their velvety texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- IDÉES DÉCO \u0026 ASSOCIATIONS VÉGÉTALES --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\" id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts very dark green velvety foliage creates a striking contrast with plants featuring light or variegated foliage - this contrast is the basis of an appealing composition with melanochrysum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContrasting textures:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-macrorrhiza-19cm-70cm\"\u003eAlocasia macrorrhiza\u003c\/a\u003e with large, smooth, glossy leaves - dark velvet vs smooth shine, two radically opposite textures within the same tropical XXL style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhilodendron collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the white-variegated \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/filodendro-princesa-blanca\"\u003ePhilodendron White Princess\u003c\/a\u003e - the very dark green of melanochrysum makes the White Princess's white sections stand out spectacularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e place it on a moss pole or in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cesta-selin-natural\"\u003enatural Selin basket\u003c\/a\u003e - the natural weave highlights its climbing silhouette without making it look heavy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- CONSEILS VERDEIA --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\" id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall a support now:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philodendron melanochrysum is a climbing plant - on a moss pole, each new leaf emerges larger than the previous one; without support, growth remains compact and the leaves stay small.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWipe the leaves regularly:\u003c\/strong\u003e dust dulls the velvety texture of the foliage - wiping monthly with a slightly damp cloth is enough to restore the leaves' luxurious appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid direct sun:\u003c\/strong\u003e it quickly burns the velvety foliage and leaves irreversible marks on the leaves - bright indirect light less than 2 meters from a window is ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\" id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePhilodendron melanochrysum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e tropical forests of Colombia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ø21 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate height:\u003c\/strong\u003e H75 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 150–200 cm indoors with support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested (calcium oxalate crystals) - keep out of reach of children and pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Urban jungle \/ Rare \/ Sophisticated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The velvety texture and leaf size naturally vary according to the plant's age and the ambient light.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56333256098057,"sku":"22583","price":68.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/philodendron-melanochrysum-o21-cm-h75-cm-verdeia-3474584.jpg?v=1774678244","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/philodendron-melanochrysum-plant-21cm-75cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}