Araceae
Philodendron melanochrysum 'Black Gold'
Care at a glance
- Water
- Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out before watering again.
- Light
- Provide bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.
- Humidity
- Prefers high humidity; aim for 60% or above.
- Temperature
- Maintain temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C).
- Soil
- Use a well-draining, airy potting mix rich in organic matter.
- Fertilizer
- Feed monthly during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength.
- Toxicity
- Toxic to pets and humans if ingested, causing oral irritation and digestive upset.
- Propagation
- Easily propagated by stem cuttings with at least one node, placed in water or moist sphagnum moss.
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