Rare Pink Variegated Melanochrysum with Salmon Pink and Marbled Velvet Leaves

Philodendron melanochrysum 'Pink Variegata' is a stunning variant with heart-shaped leaves featuring beautiful pink and green variegation. The leaves display a mix of deep green base color with splashes of pink and cream-colored variegation. Each leaf exhibits unique color patterns.

This rare pink variegated form differs from the common melanochrysum known for its dark velvet leaves, making it a highly sought-after collector's variety.

The leaves of Philodendron melanochrysum can grow up to 150 centimeters long! They naturally have a pink color before darkening to almost black with age, and the leaves increase in size as the plant grows taller. As a climbing plant, the species thrives best when it has something to climb on; a moss pole is highly recommended, allowing the plant to develop large leaves.

Botanical Description

Philodendron melanochrysum is an aroid (aroid plant) from northern Colombia, where it grows as a climbing plant in the rainforests at the foothills of the Andes.

Care

For this Philodendron species to produce large leaves, two things are required. On one hand, the plant needs plenty of indirect light. On the other hand, Philodendron melanochrysum needs a plant support to attach itself to with its aerial roots. Only then will it produce the dark, large green velvet leaves. 

Philodendron melanochrysum grows unusually fast with good care and forms large leaves in a short time. Among all "velvet-leaved" Philodendron species, Philodendron melanochrysum is probably the easiest to care for. The variegated parts contain less chlorophyll, so sufficient light is extra important for this form. Buy Philodendron melanochrysum pink variegata online!