{"product_id":"philodendron-melanochrysum-exact-plant-44a-6-pot","title":"Philodendron Melanochrysum Exact Plant #44A - 6\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Black Gold Philodendron — a name that captures both the deep, near-black coloration of mature leaves and the golden iridescence that shimmers across their surface in good indirect light. Native to the humid montane forests of Colombia and Ecuador, it is a hemiepiphytic climber that produces large, elongated, deeply velvety leaves with a near-black to very deep forest green surface and pale golden-green venation running at a pronounced angle from the midrib. New leaves emerge in spectacular saturated orange-bronze to copper tones before fading to the extraordinary dark velvet of maturity. Leaf size increases dramatically with vertical climbing, with well-supported mature specimens producing leaves exceeding 24 inches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox 24\" Tall - Exact plant pictured. Leaves may have blemishes. Plant will ship with +\/- 1-2 leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright but soft indirect light — direct sun bleaches the characteristic near-black coloration, while insufficient light reduces the golden iridescence and slows growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very chunky, open aroid mix of orchid bark, perlite, and coco coir; excellent drainage and root aeration are essential.\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; humidity of 60-70% supports the best velvet texture and cleanest leaf emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow the top 1-2\" of 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 every 4 weeks 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":"Default Title","offer_id":51163894939813,"sku":"06PHILmelano_44A","price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/9602\/3205\/files\/PXL_20261102_0231333061.png?v=1794457305","url":"https:\/\/plantamani.com\/products\/philodendron-melanochrysum-exact-plant-44a-6-pot","provider":"Plantamani Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}