Philodendron melanochrysum x verrucosum
5.0 out of 5 (5 experiences)
About Philodendron melanochrysum x verrucosum
Philodendrons grow aerial roots that grip the bark of trees, allowing them to grow over 20 feet tall! Their leaves change shape as they climb and can grow larger than a dinner plate. Fossils show Philodendrons growing as far back as 30 million years ago when South America was still connected to Antarctica! ❄️
Taxonomy
Philodendron melanochrysum x verrucosum
Philodendron
Araceae
Alismatales
Also known as
melonochrysom verrucossum
How to care for Philodendron melanochrysum x verrucosum
How often to water your Philodendron melanochrysum x verrucosum
Philodendron melanochrysum x verrucosum needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Philodendron melanochrysum x verrucosum in your home
Philodendron melanochrysum x verrucosum can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.
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How to fertilize Philodendron melanochrysum x verrucosum
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Philodendron melanochrysum x verrucosum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Progress
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RARE HYBRID BABY!! These are so hard to get your hands on! —Philodendron melanochrysum x verrucosum— Today I finally received my big investment of this philodendron splendid, she’s absolutely stunning, I’m so so happy, as you can see she couldn’t be more perfect, my first rare plant so my new plant journey begins. #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #Philodendron #RarePlants #NewPlants
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Any tips for a beginner with this plant? What’s your best advice? And some things to watch out for? #Philodendron
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Wet soil Any advice on why my soil is still wet to the touch when I watered it 2 weeks ago? And it’s due another water but it won’t dry out ? Help please. #Philodendron #RarePlants #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PropagationStation
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Dropping and weak leaves Soil used to be too wet so I repotted and since then she’s become limp and droopy please help!! Advice from splendid owners would be very useful #PhilodendronSplendid #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #Monstera
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Philodendron splendid I was away for a month and she didn’t get watered all her leaves have died and her vine looks yellow, do I throw her away now or will she regenerate? Any help appreciated <3 #PhilodendronSplendid #Philodendron #splendid #help
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Pests…. I don’t know where it came from? New dirt, re-potted and white mold and tiny insects appear 😭😨😱 what do I do? #Philodendron
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White tiny strings appeared. Anyone know what that is? #Philodendron
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What types of oil can I use to deter insects on the earth and leaves? Peppermint oil? #Philodendron
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Look at tiny new leaf is it gonna be white! Stay tuned #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #NewGrowth #Philodendron
Care Summary for Philodendron melanochrysum x verrucosum
Philodendron melanochrysum x verrucosum
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 6ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.