{"product_id":"philodendron-sterling-velvet-sodiroi-x-melanochrysum","title":"Philodendron Sterling Velvet - (Sodiroi x Melanochrysum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilodendron Sterling Velvet\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhilodendron sodiroi\u003c\/em\u003e aff. × \u003cem\u003ePhilodendron melanochrysum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hybrid combining \u003cem\u003eP. sodiroi\u003c\/em\u003e — known for its silver-patterned, heart-shaped leaves — with \u003cem\u003eP. melanochrysum\u003c\/em\u003e, the Black Gold Philodendron prized for its long, deeply velvety dark leaves and golden-green iridescent venation. The result is elongated, velvety leaves with a silvery sheen and dark ground, combining the shimmering patterning of sodiroi with the velvet texture and elongated form of melanochrysum. A climber that develops larger, more elongated 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 silvering; 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; moisture-retentive but never waterlogged — excellent drainage and aeration 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; high humidity of 60-80% supports the best velvet texture and clean 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; keep consistently moist but never soggy. 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 Plants","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":47986489917605,"sku":"04PHILsterlingvelvet","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4\" Large","offer_id":47986489950373,"sku":"04PHILsterlingvelvet_XL","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/9602\/3205\/files\/PXL_20260705_231103675.MP.jpg?v=1783383485","url":"https:\/\/plantamani.com\/products\/philodendron-sterling-velvet-sodiroi-x-melanochrysum","provider":"Plantamani Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}