Philodendron verrucosum form melon

A selected form of Phil. verrucosum from the cloud forests of South America, producing large, cordate leaves with prominently arching primary and secondary venation, a semi-glossy surface, and the species' characteristic pubescent reddish petioles and pink cataphylls. This hemiepiphytic climber develops an increasingly impressive leaf size as it matures and ascends.

• Light: Bright indirect light with 40–60% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can scorch the large leaf surface and fade the venation pattern.
• Temperature: 55–75°F (13–24°C); a cool to intermediate grower that performs best with stable, mild temperatures and good air circulation.
• Humidity: 70–90%; high humidity is essential for full leaf expansion and to maintain the characteristic pubescent petioles.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the top layer of substrate begins to dry; avoid waterlogging and never allow roots to sit in standing water.

Additional Notes

Offered as a well-established plant of 35–45 cm, shipped bare root. Best grown with a moss pole or support to encourage climbing and progressively larger leaf development. A highly sought-after form of one of the most iconic species in the genus.