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Back to buying optionsPhilodendron melanochrysum – Live Tropical Houseplant – 5–9 Inch Tall – No Pot
Add a touch of tropical elegance to your indoor plant collection with Philodendron melanochrysum. This sought-after philodendron is known for its velvety, deep green, heart-shaped leaves with contrasting golden or pale green veins. Its climbing growth habit makes it a beautiful addition to plant shelves, indoor displays, and tropical plant collections. It grows best in bright indirect light, warm conditions, and well-draining soil. This plant is shipped without a pot, making it easy to transfer into your preferred planter.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Philodendron melanochrysum plant
✔️ Approximately 5–9 inches tall
✔️ Shipped without a pot
✔️ Tropical plant suitable for indoor growing
✔️ Plant size and leaf appearance may vary
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Black Gold Philodendron, Velvet Philodendron
Botanical Name: Philodendron melanochrysum
Plant Type: Tropical evergreen climbing perennial
Growth Stage: Young live plant
Sun Requirements: Bright indirect light; avoid harsh direct sunlight
Soil: Loose, airy, well-draining aroid mix
Watering: Water when the top layer of soil begins to dry; avoid waterlogging
Mature Height: Can climb several feet with proper support
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast under suitable conditions
USDA Zones: 10–12
Container Friendly: Yes, best grown in a pot with a moss pole or climbing support
💡 Care Tip: Provide warm temperatures, bright indirect light, and a moss pole or other support to encourage larger leaves as the plant matures. Keep the soil lightly moist but never soggy. Note that Philodendron melanochrysum is toxic if chewed or ingested, so keep it away from pets and children.
