Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' are frunze mari, lucioase, cu nuanțe de roșu-închis și verde profund, fiind o plantă tropicală compactă, perfectă pentru decorurile interioare ce caută un accent elegant, rafinat și ușor de întreținut.
Approx height (including pot): 10 cm
Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' este o varietate apreciată de colecționari pentru frunzele sale mari, cu tonuri de roșu-închis, maro-ciocolatiu și verde profund
Dacă îți dorești o plantă tropicală cu frunziș întunecat, elegant și ușor de întreținut, Philodendron 'Black Cardinal' este alegerea perfectă. Este ideal pentru a crea un colț sofisticat, cu un accent vizual puternic în orice decor interior.
Lungime: 10 cm
Greutate (kg): 0.1 Kg
Denumire: Philodendron
Diametru: 5.5 cm
Cerințe lumină: Partial umbra
Tip plantă: Decorative
Utilizare: Interior
Tip suport: Ghiveci
Material Suport: Plastic
Philodendron Black Cardinal prefers medium to bright indirect light. Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil has dried. Use well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Fertilize monthly in spring and summer. Optimal temperature: 18-27°C, relative humidity: 50-70%. It is a compact, low-maintenance plant.
Yes, Philodendron Black Cardinal is toxic to cats, dogs, and humans. It contains calcium oxalate crystals that can cause oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing if ingested. Wear gloves when pruning and place the plant away from pets and children.
The black leaf coloration is a natural genetic trait of this hybrid. Young leaves emerge in intense burgundy-red and gradually darken as they mature, reaching a very deep green, almost black. Bright indirect light accentuates the dark color, while insufficient light may result in greener leaves.
No, Philodendron Black Cardinal is a self-heading type, meaning it grows compactly and vertically from a rosette without needing climbing support. This makes it perfect for table or floor pots without requiring a stake or moss pole. It is one of the few Philodendron species with this growth habit.
Philodendron Black Cardinal has a moderate growth rate. It typically produces 1-2 new leaves per month during the growing season (spring-summer) under optimal light and feeding conditions. It can reach 60-90 cm in height at maturity. Growth slows in winter, which is normal.