Majestic, heart-shaped black and gold leaves could soon be hanging down in your living room
Philodendron melanochrysum is one of the most popular Philodendron species.
It impresses with long, hanging leaves that shimmer black or gold, depending on how the light hits it
Translated from Latin, this also explains the name of this beauty: melano means "black" and chrysum means "golden".
Incidentally, the impressive leaves get larger the older the plant gets. They can grow up to 60 cm long and look like a very elongated heart or an arrowhead.
Incidentally, the black and gold shimmer effect is created by countless small hairs with which the plant is covered. Therefore, the leaves also feel velvety soft.
In addition, the leaves are adorned with light, almost golden leaf veins.
The Philodendron melanochrysum is often said to be one of the most difficult to care for. However, if they get along well with other Philodendon species, they should be fine with you, too.
Why is the Philodendron melanochrysum so expensive?
This beauty is a very rare species that is always sought after. Unfortunately, it grows extremely slowly, so that the plants are rarely available.
Name: Black Gold Tree Friend - Black Gold - Black gold
Botanical name: Philodendron melanochrysum
Pot size: 20cm
Total height: about 40-55cm
Origin: Colombia
Location: likes it very bright - but without direct sun (morning and evening sun are OK)
if possible not permanently below 18°C
Watering: always keep moist - if possible even in high humidity
