{"product_id":"philodendron-melanochrysum-variegated","title":"Philodendron melanochrysum Variegated","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThe exclusive and stunning variegated Philodendron 'Melanochrysum Variegated' (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"76\"\u003ePhilodendron melanochrysum Variegata\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet ready to bring an absolute botanical sensation into your home,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the “holy grail” for houseplant collectors and one of the rarest,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e most coveted natural mutations in the world - the stunning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"179\"\u003evariegated Philodendron 'Melanochrysum'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This masterpiece of nature is a genuine,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e extremely rare find for the most discerning “urban jungle” enthusiasts and admirers of precious botanical gems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The plant’s greatest pride,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e magnet and unique hallmark is its breathtaking foliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it has the classic 'Melanochrysum' velvety,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e deeply dark, elongated, heart-shaped leaf texture,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which in this exclusive version is artistically splashed,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e marbled and colored with strikingly contrasting cream-yellow,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e neon green or even white variegation!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Every new leaf is a complete surprise and a unique work of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Currently, it is a healthy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e vigorous specimen, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"816\"\u003e20-25 cm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tall, in a standard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"852\"\u003e12 cm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e nursery pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is the most prestigious,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e impressive and intriguing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"930\"\u003egift\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for experienced plant collectors and anyone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e who wants to grow a breathtaking natural sculpture worth thousands of euros in their home!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCARE INSTRUCTIONS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An abundance of bright,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but MANDATORY filtered (diffused) light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"83\"\u003eThis is the secret behind this plant’s variegated colors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e since its leaves contain less green pigment (chlorophyll),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the plant needs extra light to produce energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e However, it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"256\"\u003eabsolutely cannot tolerate direct, scorching midday sun\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - its delicate, velvety leaf sections will burn in the sun in an instant!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carefully and regularly!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003eWater the plant ONLY when the top third (or half) of the soil has completely dried out.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"127\"\u003eabsolutely cannot tolerate roots sitting in standing water\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the tray,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as this will cause root rot very quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌡️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eTemperature\/Humidity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A lover of warmth and EXTREMELY high humidity!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It thrives in tropical room temperatures (+20°C to +27°C).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Velvet-leaf philodendrons desperately need high humidity (a humidifier or glass cabinet),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e otherwise new leaves may get stuck,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fail to unfurl fully, or develop unsightly tears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐾 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eKeep away from pets and children:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Like all members of the arum family (Araceae),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e philodendrons also contain calcium oxalate crystals,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"143\"\u003ehighly toxic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chewing or swallowing them causes a severe burning sensation in the mouth,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e swelling of the lips and throat,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as well as serious digestive problems in dogs and cats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏠 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eBEST ROOM:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGlass plant cabinets (IKEA greenhouses), bright bookshelves with supplemental grow lights, and rooms where a humidifier runs continuously\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which will provide this treasure with ideal tropical conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollectors' and luxury interiors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where this visually striking rarity,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e once it has grown up the pole,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will become the absolute centerpiece of the room's energy and design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSPECIFICATION:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20-25 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePot diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eA note and a dose of reality about velvet rarities:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plants are living organisms,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when purchasing this botanical \"holy grail\",\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it is extremely important to understand three essential things,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so you don't damage it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e First,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"212\"\u003enever, under any circumstances, spray water directly onto its velvety leaves!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The velvet traps water droplets,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and in indoor conditions without ideal ventilation, this will cause ugly,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brown fungal spots or holes on the leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Raise the air humidity with a room humidifier,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e not by spraying water onto it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Second,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for your philodendron to grow ever larger and longer leaves,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as it grows, it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"587\"\u003eWILL ABSOLUTELY need a moist moss pole secured in the pot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to climb up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Without support, it will start producing smaller and smaller leaves and slowly become leggy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Third,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e variegation is natural and unstable - every 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