Philodendron 'Jose Buono' Ø6cm

Philodendron 'Jose Buono' is a rare cultivar from the Araceae family, prized for its spectacular variegation in large cream-white patches and stripes over a deep-green background, with surprising stability for a variegated Philodendron. The elongated heart-shaped leaves can reach 60cm at maturity, each one unique and impossible to reproduce identically. A hemi-epiphytic tropical beauty and a sought-after piece that will delight any plant lover. Growth and development Philodendron 'Jose Buono' is a plant with hemi-epiphytic habit - it can grow upright at small sizes, but as it matures it develops a tendency to climb, to send its stems vertically, especially if provided with a moss pole or coco stake. Aerial roots appear naturally and help the plant anchor itself, and plants trained on supports develop considerably larger leaves than those left free. Growth is moderate - not as fast as Monstera deliciosa, but much more vigorous than Anthurium or velvet-leaved Philodendrons. In the growing season (spring-summer), a new leaf can appear every 3-4 weeks on well-cared-for specimens, each new formation adding a new surprising element to the overall silhouette. To thrive in indoor cultivation, follow these requirements: Light: bright indirect light, essential for maintaining variegation - the more good-quality light the plant receives, the more pronounced the variegation remains. Avoid direct midday sun, but filtered morning or late-afternoon light is ideal. Temperature: optimal range 20-28°C; does not tolerate below 15°C. It is an authentic tropical plant, which quickly feels cold and cold air drafts. Watering: moderate; water when the top layer of the substrate (first 2-3 cm) has dried. About once a week in summer, every 10-14 days in winter. Excess water quickly leads to root rot. Humidity: 60-80% ideal; above 50% acceptable. Misting the leaves, placing on a tray with pebbles and water, or a humidifier are very beneficial, especially in winter when the air becomes dry. Substrate: airy and well-drained mix - peat + perlite + pine bark + activated charcoal; specialized aroid mix is ideal. Roots should never sit in standing water. Fertilization: during the growing season, balanced liquid fertilizer at half dose, once every 3-4 weeks. Avoid fertilizing in winter or when the plant shows signs of stress. Propagation: via stem cuttings with at least one node, one leaf and an aerial root; root in water, moist sphagnum or perlite. Caution: variegation is inherited unpredictably, and some cuttings may produce less variegated or completely green leaves. Specifications Pot diameter: 6 cm Total height (incl. pot): 15 cm