Philodendron Melanochrysum - Black Gold Live Houseplant - Easy Care Plant- Multiple Sizes

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Philodendron Melanochrysum

Native to the humid montane forests of Colombia and Ecuador, Philodendron melanochrysum is a hemiepiphytic climber that produces what many collectors consider the single most beautiful mature leaf of any climbing philodendron - large, elongated, deeply velvety, and extraordinarily dark, with a near-black to very deep forest green surface that reveals a subtle golden-green iridescence as the viewing angle changes. New leaves emerge in spectacular saturated orange-bronze to copper coloration before fading through warm tones to the extraordinary dark velvet of maturity. Leaf size increases dramatically with vertical climbing, with well-supported mature specimens producing leaves exceeding 24 inches in length.

Light: Bright but soft indirect light - direct sun bleaches the characteristic near-black coloration, while insufficient light reduces the golden iridescence and slows growth significantly.

Soil: Very chunky, open aroid mix of orchid bark, perlite, and coco coir; excellent drainage and root aeration are essential.

Temperature/Humidity: Warm temperatures between 65-80°F; humidity of 60-70% supports the best velvet texture and cleanest leaf emergence.

Watering: Allow the top 1-2" of medium to dry between waterings; water thoroughly and drain completely. Never waterlog.

Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks during active growth; supplement with calcium and magnesium for best leaf quality. Reduce in winter.

**Leaves on XL size plants may have cosmetic imperfections/blemishes as they're acclimated imports. These do not affect the health of the plant in any way.**

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📦 Buyers should include cold protection when daytime temperatures are below 55 degrees. This is included FREE with any UPS shipping upgrade. Buyer declining this service do so at their own risk. We will not replace, refund, or credit plants that are cold damaged without cold protection. We recommend UPS 2 Day Air for all shipments requiring cold protection.
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🔴 Orders declining expedited air shipping cannot be considered for refund, credit, or replacement for any reason, as delays, weather, and shipping stress are beyond our control. Packages damaged by the carrier during transit are not the responsibility of the seller, the buyer may file a claim with the carrier using the included shipping insurance.

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📦 Plants listed in pot sizes over 6" standard or with heights over 20" will incur an extra charge when shipped to HI/AK/GU/PR/VI/PO Boxes, or when shipped via any shipping upgrade within the USA (Next Day, 2 day, 3 day) please contact us for a quote.

🌿 Plants pictured are for reference only, unless the title states "exact plant." Due to the high volume of requests we receive, we are unable to send specific pictures or hold plants in advance for "seller's choice" listings. We will always select a healthy, beautiful plant for you from our collection. Unique characteristics such as overall size, number of leaves, and variegation will vary slightly from plant to plant. Juvenile size plants are shipped in 2-3" pots, regardless of listing title. Decorative pots pictured are not included, plants ship in plastic nursery pots unless otherwise noted.

🌿Shipping may be stressful for your plants: leaf drop, limpness, yellowing, and other signs of stress should be expected, please allow 3-4 weeks for your plant to adjust before repotting.

🌿 All sales are final: We do not offer cancellations, refunds, nor returns.

🌿 Feel free to message us before ordering with any questions or special requests. We are happy to help you choose a new plant!