Philodendrons are among the most popular, tolerant, and durable of all house plants.

Melanochrysum is a large velvet leaf variety of philodendron whose leaves start out pink with light green veins and slowly matures into a deep dark green with a velvety texture.

This plant does require a totem or some sort of pole to climb otherwise it will tend to meander and droop.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

Planting And Care

• Keep the plant in the partial shade area.
• Watering should be done early in the morning if the soil is dry.
• Don’t use the cold and chlorinated water.
• Apply fertilizer in monsoon and spring season.
• Re-potting is done in the spring season.
• Remove the dried plant part and leaves.

Philodendron Melanochrysum Care

Plant the bulbs in autumn. Use the potting media as the soil, vermicompost, and coco peat. After planting, watering should be done. Keep the plant in partial sunlight for better growth.

Philodendron Melanochrysum Special Feature

Popular indoor plant of easy culture. Train on a trellis or a moisture-retaining column, or trail down from a container or hanging basket.