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black-gold philodendron

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A fairly slow-growing, evergreen climber reaching to 3m or more. Its large, heart-shaped, velvet-textured leaves, 25-75cm in length, are a deep green with a coppery sheen and pale green veins

Scientific classification

Species: black-gold philodendron (Philodendron melanochrysum)
Genus: Philodendron
Family: Araceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants · Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
Sunlight: 18 – 27 °C
Ideal temperature

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Distribution of black-gold philodendron

Distribution map

Colombia, Panama

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of black-gold philodendron

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black-gold philodendron care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Partial shade
Sunlight: 18 – 27 °C
Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. For last-year flowering growth, prune after flowering; for current-year flowering growth, prune in late winter or spring. This guidance is for established plants.

Propagation

Propagate by softwood stem tip cuttings or by leaf bud cuttings

Growing

Grow under glass in humus-rich, well-drained compost and in bright but filtered light . Maintain a minimum winter temperature of 15⁰C and water moderately, less in low temperatures

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