Philodendron Joepii 4" SMALL Potted Live Plant

Description: For many years this plant lay hidden in the jungle rain forests of French Guiana until naturalist Joep Moonen had trekked through the jungle in 1991 and brought them out for scientists and collectors. The plant was seemingly so malformed, it was at first thought to have simply been eaten by insects. After returning to the site, Moonen noted it normally grew in that form. He had subsequently found one additional plant on the river, making it only 2 specimens to exist in the wild at the time. One of the most exotic of all the Philodendron sp, Philodendron joepii (yupe-E-eye) has a very wide lower lobe that tapers upwards into a slender, narrow upper body, then topped by a pair of upwardly and outwardly pointing lobes. Adult leaves can reach up to 28 inches in length! This plant is highly confused with Philodendron 69686 or 69686a and often mislabeled as such. 4" Pot Usually juvenile leaves (may be bottom, mid, or top cutting originally)4" Medium Pot will have more juvenile to semi-adult leaves4" Large Pot will have almost adult leaves to adult leaves *You will receive a plant similar to the one pictured. Plants may or may not have dried ends, torn/broken leaves, but is unlikely. Not all leaves or flowers of this plant may be present when shipping as seen in the photos. This plant may show high levels of stress from transit through yellow, drooping, or dropping of leaves/flowers. It may take an additional 2-3 weeks to recover (provide proper humidity during the recovery time). --------------------------------------------- Foliage:Juvenile leaves will vary from adult leaves. Semi adult to adult leaves will have a wide lower lobe tapering up into a slender, narrow upper body and topped by a pair of upwardly and outwardly pointing lobes. Juvenile leaves are more spade like. Inflorescence:Yes - will not bloom indoors. Zoned: 10-11 Environment: Medium to high humidity. It will usually tolerate indoor levels without difficulty and will appreciate additional humidity if available. Grows best in 65-85 degrees F and will tolerate as low as 45 degrees for a very short period of time. Light: Bright indirect lightworks best. Can handle somewhat lower light conditions, but only if necessary and not prolonged. Do not leave in direct, all-day or expose to strong afternoon sun. Outdoors place in full to part shade. Soil:Good quality aroid mix or well-draining peat based mix. Drainage is a must. Water: When watering, take care to fully drench the soil and allow excess to run through the drainage holes. Depending on growing container and medium, watering may be every 5-10 days. Allow soil to dry slightly before watering, the plant does not like constant "wet feet". Soggy or overly damp soil may encourage leaf drop and disease; excessively dry conditions may stunt growth. Decrease water in winter. Fertilizer: Though not required, for larger and faster growth, use a balanced fertilizer every two-four weeks during the growing period. Notes:This plant is considered toxic and should not be consumed. Plants are shipped with light wrapping and padding according to import/export regulations. Shipping usually occurs on Monday and Tuesday to minimize risk of damage to plants in transit. You may request shipping Wednesday - Friday provided your understanding the live-arrive guarantee is void. Prior to shipping, please contact the shop with questions or concerns and familiarize yourself with the shipping policy in FAQ section. Pot, support poles, driftwood, or grapewood in images not included.

Price: 35 USD

Location: Los Angeles, California

End Time: 2025-01-09T03:42:28.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD