philodendron billetiae Philodendron billietiae – Conservatory Archives

philodendron billetiae Philodendron billietiae – Conservatory ArchivesNative to Brazil, Guyana, and French Guiana, Philodendron billietiae is hemi epiphytic, meaning its spends part of its life as an epiphyte climbing trees. Bright green, leathery leaves grow elongated and heart shaped, becoming rippled at the edges with maturity. Its warm orange stem is instantly recognisable, and as a natural climber the plant will thrive if provided with a support. WATERING In S S water when 20% of the top soil has dried out. In A W

Native to Brazil, Guyana, and French Guiana, Philodendron billietiae is hemi-epiphytic, meaning its spends part of its life as an epiphyte climbing trees. Bright green, leathery leaves grow elongated and heart-shaped, becoming rippled at the edges with maturity. Its warm orange stem is instantly recognisable, and as a natural climber the plant will thrive if provided with a support.

WATERING

In S/S water when 20% of the top soil has dried out. In A/W allow top soil to dry out 50%. To increase humidity during S/S, mist the plant occasionally or sit it on top of a tray of pebbles with water.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Bright, indirect.

FEED

Use a houseplant fertiliser every two months from April - October.

REPOTTING

Repot every 2-3 years when pot is full. Use a well draining house plant compost with added draining medium like perlite.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens' height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.