It is often cultivated as an ornamental plant, but in the wild this philodendron is a real rarity, as it has so far only been discovered in the provinces of Chocó and Antioquia in Colombia. Its velvety, dark green, almost black leaves have a distinctive golden shimmer depending on maturity, which has earned it the nickname Black Gold. This philodendron is somewhat sensitive to waterlogging, which makes it a little more demanding to care for than some other species. Appropriate drainage is therefore particularly important.
• Delivery: You will receive a cutting with aerial roots and 1 or 2 leaves.
• Growth type: creeping, climbing
• Origin: tropical rainforests of Colombia
• Other Names: Black Gold Philodendron, Tree Friend, Tree Lover, Climbing Philodendron
Ben's care tips:
• We recommend keeping the cutting in moist sphagnum moss until it has rooted. Then it can be potted in the soil recommended under the point substrate.
• Location/light requirements: partially shaded to bright, avoid direct sunlight.
• Substrate: Ben's Premium Sphagnum Moss, Ben's Philodendron & Monstera Soil, Special Soil
• Temperature: optimal at 23-27°C (day), 16-18°C (night), do not allow to cool below 12°C
• Watering: Keep the substrate moist and water when the upper substrate layer begins to dry with lukewarm water that is low in lime, but avoid waterlogging. Water less in winter.
• Humidity: needs high humidity, spray regularly (leaves should be allowed to dry afterwards!) or use an air humidifier
• Nutrient addition: In spring/summer approx. every 4-6 weeks with liquid fertiliser.
• Repot about every 1-2 years when the plant is properly rooted.
• This philodendron reacts somewhat sensitively to waterlogging, which is why appropriate drainage is particularly important.
You can find Ben's sphagnum moss and in-house soil mixes here:
Soil for indoor plants (bens-jungle.com)
