how to breed philodendron Philodendron verrucosum x melanochrysum 'Splendid'

how to breed philodendron Philodendron verrucosum x melanochrysum 'Splendid'Philodendron verrucosum x melanochrysum is an amazing hybrid of everyones favorite Philodendron that has more velvety leaves than either of its parents. It grows quite large, even in a vivarium, so give it some space to grow. It is a moderately fast grower once established. It adheres very well to driftwood and backgrounds like most other Philodendron. It does well in moderate, indirect light and moderate to high humidity, and appreciates airflow.

Philodendron verrucosum x melanochrysum is an amazing hybrid of everyone’s favorite Philodendron that has more velvety leaves than either of it’s parents. It grows quite large, even in a vivarium, so give it some space to grow. It is a moderately fast grower once established. It adheres very well to driftwood and backgrounds like most other Philodendron. It does well in moderate, indirect light and moderate to high humidity, and appreciates airflow. Moist sphagnum moss is helpful for rooting this species.

All of our cuttings have adventitious, aerial roots. Our rooted specimens will have at least a few active roots and will be established plants. Our plants are grown in high humidity in terrariums and greenhouses, therefore may need acclimation to the average home humidity / environment. Please contact us for acclimation information if you are not planning to use this plant in a terrarium, greenhouse, or humid room.