{"product_id":"philodendron-verrucosum-rude","title":"Philodendron Verrucosum 'Rude'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilodendron Verrucosum 'Rude'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA locale-selected clone of \u003cem\u003ePhilodendron verrucosum\u003c\/em\u003e — the velvety-leaved climber from the cloud forests of Central and South America. It carries the signature verrucosum traits: large, heart-shaped, deeply velvety dark green leaves with contrasting pale venation and the characteristic bristled, hairy petioles, with a red-flushed underside. A climber that develops larger, fuller 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; avoid direct sun which bleaches and damages 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 essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\/Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool to warm temperatures between 60-80°F; high humidity of 70-80% is essential — one of the more humidity-demanding philodendrons, with edge browning the first sign of dry air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow the top inch of medium to approach dryness 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 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":47986300059813,"sku":"04PHILverrucosum-rude","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/9602\/3205\/files\/PXL_20260705_230619406.jpg?v=1783381816","url":"https:\/\/plantamani.com\/products\/philodendron-verrucosum-rude","provider":"Plantamani Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}