CATEGORY – Potted House Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3.Watering – Moderate; let the topsoil dry slightly between waterings
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect light

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Medium
2.Full Plant Height – 3 to 5 feet
3.Leaves Color – Dark green to nearly black with golden or coppery veins
4.Flowers – Rarely flowers indoors
5.Fruits – Not present in common cultivation
6.Type – Climbing foliage plant
7.Feed – Use a nitrogen-rich liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks in the growing season
8.Watering – Keep soil moderately moist; avoid overwatering
9.Soil – Loose, airy, well-draining, organic-rich mix
10.Sunlight – Prefers bright, filtered light; avoid direct sun
11.Suitable Temperature – 18°C to 30°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a pot with good drainage.
2.Fill halfway with potting mix.
3.Place the sapling upright and fill the remaining space with soil.
4.Press gently and water thoroughly.
5.Keep in bright but indirect light and maintain regular watering.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Philodendron melanochrysum
2.Common names: Melanochrysum Philodendron, Black Gold Philodendron
3.Hindi: मेलानोक्राइस्म फिलोडेंड्रॉन
4.Tamil: மெலனோக்ரைசம் பிலடென்ட்ரான்
5.Telugu: మెలనోక్రైసం ఫిలోడెండ్రాన్
6.Kannada: ಮೆಲಾನೋಕ್ರೈಸಂ ಫಿಲೋಡೆಂಡ್ರಾನ್
7.Marathi: मेलानोक्रायसम फिलोडेंड्रॉन
8.Malayalam: മെലാനോക്രൈസം ഫിലോഡെൻഡ്രോൺ