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black-gold philodendron

Philodendron melanochrysum

Genus: Philodendron
Family: Araceae

About this plant

P. melanochrysum is 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

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H1A

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

Loam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Pruning group 11

Propagation

Propagate by softwood stem tip cuttings or by leaf bud cuttings

Pests

Scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years