Philodendron
melanochrysum
An Easy Care Guide
Plus, propagation tips for success!
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Nicknamed the "Black Gold Philodendron."
Its velvety leaves have a golden-bronze shimmer!
If you're a philodendron lover, you might notice its color is very similar to Philodendron Micans!
Bright, indirect light or bright, filtered light is ideal for the Philodendron Melanochrysum.
LIGHT
Don't let this plant completely dry out!
WATER
Water when the top inch or so of the soil dries out.
The soil should not be
WET
, just
MOIST
.
WATERING TIP
Avoid
root rot
by feeling the soil
before
you water your plant.
Using a humidifier is the easiest way to give this to your plant.
HUMIDITY
Philodendron Melanochrysum likes humidity!
The potting mix should be well-draining while still being able to hold some moisture.
POTTING MIX
Repot your Philodendron Melanochrysum when it's rootbound.
Repotting
care tip!
Philodendron Melanochrysum is a climbing plant.
Giving it a moss pole to climb will help it grow
larger
!
HOW TO Propagate
Philodendron
Melanochrysum
Easy Step-By-Step Guide
READ ON!
Identify a section of a vine with at least one node and one leaf on a healthy plant.
1
Use a pair of clean, sharp scissors to cut off a piece of the vine below a node.
2
Important!
You must cut
BELOW
a node.
New growth
comes from
nodes
, which is why it needs to be
included on the cutting.
3
Plant your cutting into your potting mix. Make sure the node is buried.
Place in bright, indirect light. Keep the potting mix moist and the humidity high.
4
After a few weeks, you can test your cutting by giving it a very gentle tug...
5
...if you feel some resistance, that means a root system has developed!
And that's how to propagate
Philodendron Melanochrysum!
Not too hard, right?
Philodendron Melanochrysum
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