philodendron verrucosum costa rica Philodendron Verrucosum 2 x Pastazanum – Plantamani Plants

philodendron verrucosum costa rica Philodendron Verrucosum 2 x Pastazanum – Plantamani PlantsPhilodendron Verrucosum 2 Pastazanum Philodendron verrucosum (clone 2) Philodendron pastazanum A cross between P. verrucosum the velvety leaved, hairy petiole climber from the cloud forests of Costa Rica, Colombia, and Ecuador and P. pastazanum, the beloved broad leaved Ecuadorian terrestrial creeper. The two parents bring contrasting habits and surface qualities: verrucosum contributing velvet texture, bristly trichome covered petioles, and warm

Philodendron Verrucosum 2 × Pastazanum
Philodendron verrucosum (clone 2) × Philodendron pastazanum

A cross between P. verrucosum — the velvety-leaved, hairy-petiole climber from the cloud forests of Costa Rica, Colombia, and Ecuador — and P. pastazanum, the beloved broad-leaved Ecuadorian terrestrial creeper. The two parents bring contrasting habits and surface qualities: verrucosum contributing velvet texture, bristly trichome-covered petioles, and warm emergent coloration; pastazanum contributing broad leaf scale, deeply glossy surface, and the strongly impressed primary venation of its characteristic large-format leaves. Individual seedling expression varies — some offspring lean toward pastazanum's creeping, wide-spreading habit while others show the climbing tendency of the verrucosum parent.

• Light: Bright indirect light for the best leaf size and most vivid surface quality from both parent lineages. Avoid direct sun which damages the verrucosum-derived velvet texture.

• Soil: Chunky, well-draining aroid mix of orchid bark, perlite, and coco coir; provide a wide pot or moss pole depending on whether the individual plant trends toward creeping or climbing.

• Temperature/Humidity: Cool to warm temperatures between 60-78°F; high humidity of 65-75% supports the best growth — verrucosum's humidity sensitivity carries into this cross.

• Watering: Allow the top 1-2" of medium to dry between waterings; water thoroughly and drain completely. Never waterlog.

• Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer supplemented with calcium and magnesium every 4 weeks during active growth. Reduce in winter.