Philodendron Melanochrysum

Philodendron melanochrysum, the black gold philodendron, has velvety, heart-shaped leaves that open reddish-pink and mature to blackish green with pale green veins.

A bare-root plant with 2–3 leaves
Phytosanitary certificate and export permit included
Wholesale: 25% below the catalog price from 20 plants of this species, or 100 plants mixed (at least 4 per species)

SKU: PL001089 Category: Philodendron

Description
Additional information

Philodendron melanochrysum at a glance

Botanical name	Philodendron melanochrysum Linden & André (Araceae)
Common name	Black gold philodendron
Species origin	Colombia
Leaf	Velvety, reddish-pink when new, blackish green with pale veins when mature
What you receive	2–3 leaves
Documents	Export permit and phytosanitary certificate, included

Why plant shops stock it

Melanochrysum is one of the best climbing velvet Philodendron: on a tall pole its leaves grow much larger and hang down in long, dark blades, so give it vertical space. It needs warmth and humidity to do well.

Ordering for your shop

Wholesale price: 25% below the catalog price when you order 20 Philodendron melanochrysum, or 100 plants in total with at least 4 of each species.
Mixed orders: combine it with other Philodendron varieties and anything else in the wholesale catalog.
Lead time: export documents take 7–14 business days. Delivery then takes 2–3 days to Singapore and about a week to the United States or Europe by DHL Express.
Import permit: every US order needs a USDA import permit (PPQ 587). Read how to import plants from Indonesia for other countries, and our guide to the phytosanitary certificate.
Payment: Wise or bank transfer after we confirm availability.
Arrival guarantee: plants that arrive dead are replaced once, shipped with your next order. Report within 48 hours with an unboxing video and photos.

How we pack it

Plants are cleaned, treated against pests at the quarantine office and packed bare-root in sphagnum moss, or in tissue for countries that do not accept moss, inside ventilated boxes.

Care after arrival

Potting: pot it within a day of arrival in a light, well-draining aroid mix and keep it slightly moist, not wet, for the first two weeks.
Light: bright, indirect light. Direct sun fades the colour and can scorch the leaves.
Water: water when the top 2–3 cm of the mix is dry. Soggy soil causes root rot.
Humidity and warmth: 60% humidity or more and temperatures above 18 °C (65 °F).
Support: a tall moss pole keeps it from drooping.
Pets: like most aroids, the sap contains calcium oxalate and irritates pets if chewed. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.