{"product_id":"philodendron-verrucosum-2-x-pastazanum","title":"Philodendron Verrucosum 2 x Pastazanum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilodendron Verrucosum 2 × Pastazanum\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhilodendron verrucosum\u003c\/em\u003e (clone 2) × \u003cem\u003ePhilodendron pastazanum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cross between \u003cem\u003eP. verrucosum\u003c\/em\u003e — the velvety-leaved, hairy-petiole climber from the cloud forests of Costa Rica, Colombia, and Ecuador — and \u003cem\u003eP. pastazanum\u003c\/em\u003e, the beloved broad-leaved Ecuadorian terrestrial creeper. The two parents bring contrasting habits and surface qualities: verrucosum contributing velvet texture, bristly trichome-covered petioles, and warm emergent coloration; pastazanum contributing broad leaf scale, deeply glossy surface, and the strongly impressed primary venation of its characteristic large-format leaves. Individual seedling expression varies — some offspring lean toward pastazanum's creeping, wide-spreading habit while others show the climbing tendency of the verrucosum parent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light for the best leaf size and most vivid surface quality from both parent lineages. Avoid direct sun which damages the verrucosum-derived velvet texture.\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; provide a wide pot or moss pole depending on whether the individual plant trends toward creeping or climbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\/Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool to warm temperatures between 60-78°F; high humidity of 65-75% supports the best growth — verrucosum's humidity sensitivity carries into this cross.\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 supplemented with calcium and magnesium every 4 weeks during active growth. Reduce in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PLANTAMANI","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch","offer_id":47869882499237,"sku":"04PHILverrucosum2-x-pastazanum","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Inch Large","offer_id":47869882532005,"sku":"04PHILverrucosum2-x-pastazanum_XL","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/9602\/3205\/files\/PXL_20260529_130209967.jpg?v=1780264613","url":"https:\/\/plantamani.com\/products\/philodendron-verrucosum-2-x-pastazanum","provider":"Plantamani Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}