The Philodendron Jose Buono is a slow-growing climber native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia, making it a prized addition for plant enthusiasts. As an epiphytic climber, it thrives when given a moss pole to ascend, encouraging the growth of its impressive, sizable leaves.

Its elongated green leaves, which can extend beyond 60 cm in length, showcase a robust, leathery texture accentuated by a captivating creamy white variegation. For optimal growth, bright indirect light is crucial. Direct exposure to intense sunlight can lead to brown, parched leaf edges and a yellow hue. Conversely, inadequate lighting or exposure to cold drafts (below 10°C) can cause the plant to have elongated stems and discoloured leaves.

True to its tropical nature, the Philodendron Jose Buono flourishes in a consistently moist substrate and relishes humidity levels above 60%. While under-watering may result in leaves that are dry, brittle, and brown-edged, overwatering can cause them to become limp and soft. Vigilance in watering and maintaining proper humidity is paramount to avert yellowing and stunted growth.

The exact plant depicted is the one you'll receive. Although our sale plants have only a few leaves, you will notice that the leaves are large for such young plants because they were propagated from mature stem cuttings.. 

 

 

Pot Size

Our medium (90 mm) translucent square grow pot

Growing Medium

Soil

Shipping

This plant will be sent in its plastic growing pot

We only ship plants on Mondays. Please order before 2pm on Sunday to ensure your plant will be sent the following Monday. Orders placed after this time MIGHT not be shipped untill the following week.

We only ship plants to non-quarantine states (sorry sorry WA, TAS and NT residents). Shipping of plants is capped at $18.00 per order. This includes the packing materials and labour times. We use recycled packing where possible to reduce our waste and keep cost down, but we ensure that all packing material is sturdy enough to resist damage during transit.

If no one is home to receive your order, the parcel will be left in a safe place. We will not request signature on delivery, as parcels sent back to the post office may not get picked up for days, therefore increasing the amount of stress placed on the plant(s) inside.

This plant can also be picked up from the Northern Wellbeing Centre; 113C miller st, Epping VIC. If you select this option at check-out, we will email you to organise a pick-up time.