{"product_id":"philodendron-glorious-gloriosum-x-melanochrysum","title":"Philodendron Glorious (Gloriosum x Melanochrysum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilodendron Glorious\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhilodendron gloriosum\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003ePhilodendron melanochrysum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hybrid combining two velvet-leaf parents — \u003cem\u003eP. gloriosum\u003c\/em\u003e, the terrestrial creeper with large, heart-shaped, velvety leaves and bold white venation; and \u003cem\u003eP. melanochrysum\u003c\/em\u003e, the climbing Black Gold Philodendron with elongated, deeply velvety dark leaves and golden-green iridescent venation. The result is large, velvety, heart-shaped to elongated leaves with prominent contrasting venation, combining the scale and dark velvet of melanochrysum with the broad form and white veining of gloriosum. A climber that develops larger leaves with vertical support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light for the deepest velvet coloration and best vein contrast; avoid direct sun which bleaches the velvet surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chunky, well-draining aroid mix of orchid bark, perlite, and coco coir; excellent drainage and aeration essential. Never waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\/Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm temperatures between 65-80°F; high humidity of 60-80% supports the best velvet texture and clean leaf emergence — higher humidity promotes larger, faster growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow the top half of the medium to dry between waterings; water thoroughly and drain completely. Never waterlog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth; supplement with calcium and magnesium for best leaf quality. Reduce in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PLANTAMANI","offers":[{"title":"4 inch","offer_id":47951815704741,"sku":"04PHILOglorious","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 inch Large","offer_id":47951815737509,"sku":"04PHILOglorious_XL","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/9602\/3205\/files\/PXL_20260620_013557647.jpg?v=1782705717","url":"https:\/\/plantamani.com\/products\/philodendron-glorious-gloriosum-x-melanochrysum","provider":"Plantamani Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}