{"product_id":"50-60cm-philodendron-verrucosum-mosspole-17cm-pot-house-plant","title":"50 - 60cm Philodendron Verrucosum Mosspole 17cm Pot House Plant","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"5ex1wb\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"55\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePhilodendron verrucosum – Imperfect Plant\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"412\" class=\"\"\u003ePhilodendron verrucosum is a highly sought-after climbing aroid prized for its velvety heart-shaped leaves, striking light green veining and distinctive reddish undersides. Native to the cloud forests of Central and South America, this beautiful species naturally climbs trees using aerial roots and thrives when provided with support such as a moss pole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"628\"\u003eAs the plant matures and climbs, the foliage becomes larger and more dramatic, developing the characteristic velvet texture and bold contrasting veins that make Philodendron verrucosum a favourite among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eThis specimen is supplied growing on a moss pole to encourage healthy climbing growth and larger leaf development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1jypfkl\" data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"764\"\u003eImperfect Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"796\"\u003eimperfect plant\u003c\/strong\u003e and is being offered at a reduced price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eThe plant has cosmetic marks and blemishes on some of the leaves, as visible in the product photos. These imperfections may include scarring, mechanical damage, minor tears, blemishes or marks acquired during cultivation and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1enfc7s\" data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eThe imperfections are cosmetic only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jcrwel\" data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eThe plant remains healthy and actively growing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k5krjw\" data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eNew growth should emerge normally when provided with suitable care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mul60h\" data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eYou will receive a plant in similar condition to that shown in the photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eIf you are looking for a perfect display specimen, this plant may not be suitable. However, it offers an excellent opportunity to own this desirable species at a reduced price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"3fcxyl\" data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003ePlant Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"73xha0\" data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eLight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003ePhilodendron verrucosum prefers bright, indirect light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gfdyvw\" data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003ePosition near an east or north-facing window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1titw43\" data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003eBright filtered light encourages healthy growth and larger leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kjc4hu\" data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003eAvoid prolonged direct sunlight, which can scorch the velvety foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mebt03\" data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eKeep the compost lightly moist but never waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c0lgyk\" data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003eAllow the top few centimetres of compost to dry between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zm6no\" data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003eWater thoroughly when needed and allow excess water to drain away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16aw003\" data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003eReduce watering during winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rmozvj\" data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003eThis species thrives in higher humidity levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"naxmsh\" data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003eIdeal humidity: 60% or above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"chhiem\" data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003eBenefits from a humidifier or placement amongst other tropical plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lf0org\" data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003eAvoid dry air from radiators and heating vents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1a7tsx6\" data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2296\"\u003eMaintain temperatures between:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ie7d3s\" data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003e18°C–28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003eAvoid temperatures below 15°C and protect from cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ynopa7\" data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003eA free-draining aroid mix is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003eA suitable mix may contain:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ffsuaa\" data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003eHouseplant compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r67t9l\" data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2494\"\u003eOrchid bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10hest7\" data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003ePerlite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jaujrd\" data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003eCoco chips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1tvu7dw\" data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2530\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2641\"\u003eFeed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer using a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser at half strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"192v0jl\" data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2659\"\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2740\"\u003eAs a climbing Philodendron, verrucosum will benefit greatly from its moss pole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2902\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a5a3vt\" data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2789\"\u003eAttach new growth to the pole as it develops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xaf05j\" data-start=\"2790\" data-end=\"2840\"\u003eKeep the moss pole lightly moist where possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xvvkv1\" data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2902\"\u003eLarger leaves are produced as the plant climbs and matures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1agwxax\" data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003eQuick Care Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"3258\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2956\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2956\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2941\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eCare Aspect\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"2956\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3258\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3018\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"2993\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"3018\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eBright indirect light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3027\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3049\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eKeep lightly moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3088\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3061\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3088\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eHigh humidity preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3114\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3103\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3103\" data-end=\"3114\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e18–28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3149\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3122\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3149\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFree-draining aroid mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3150\" data-end=\"3204\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3150\" data-end=\"3160\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3204\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eEvery 4–6 weeks during spring and summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3232\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3220\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3232\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eClimbing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3258\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3246\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3258\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3260\" data-end=\"3523\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePhilodendron verrucosum is one of the most rewarding climbing Philodendrons, producing spectacular velvety foliage as it matures. While this imperfect specimen has cosmetic marks on its leaves, it remains a healthy plant with excellent future growth potential. 🌿\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants For All Seasons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58156713771382,"sku":"SPVV10269","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5990\/3625\/files\/IMG_8022.jpg?v=1782421599","url":"https:\/\/www.plantsforallseasons.co.uk\/products\/50-60cm-philodendron-verrucosum-mosspole-17cm-pot-house-plant","provider":"Plants For All Seasons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}