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    Philodendron melanochrysum

    Also Known As

    • Black Gold Philodendron

    Plant type

    perennial, vine, aroid

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Philodendron melanochrysum plant details

    Philodendron melanochrysum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid vine with black, chocolate, gold and green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Philodendron melanochrysum

    Plant type: perennial aroid vine
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: evergreen black, chocolate, gold and green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Uses: big leaves, container plant, exotic, houseplant, tropical, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Philodendron melanochrysum

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Philodendron melanochrysum, deemed the Black-Gold Philodendron, is a rare, upright climbing houseplant variety. The exquisite leaves emerge an iridescent golden color before fading to a luscious velvety black. This is a must have for houseplant foliage enthusiasts.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Black Gold is a spectacular vining philodendron that when mature produces 2' long leaves of iridescent black-green with pale green veins. A native of the tropical Americas, its juvenile form creeps along the jungle floor and has small 2-4" round leaves. Once it begins to climb a tree or other vertical object, the leaves increase in size and come into their full glory. This philodendron needs 4-5' of vertical growing space to develop into its mature form. Black Gold Philodendron prefers to be grown in warm temperatures and indirect lighting near a window. We are shipping plants in the juvenile form.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    Gardening facts about Philodendron melanochrysum plant

    How to Grow Philodendron melanochrysum

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold
      • green
      • chocolate
      • black

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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