Philodendron Billietiae Black

Scientific name

Philodendron billietiae 'Black Form'

General description

Philodendron billietiae 'Black Form' is a rare variant of Philodendron billietiae. Its very dark green, almost black foliage contrasts beautifully with its long, bright orange petioles. The elongated, wavy leaves create an elegant and dramatic silhouette, perfect for modern interiors.

Origin

Tropical hemiepiphyte species native to the Amazon (Brazil, Guyana, French Guiana). The "Black" form is a horticultural selection for its darker foliage.

Care

• Light : Bright indirect light, avoid direct sunlight.
• Watering : water when the first few centimetres of the substrate are dry, avoid stagnant water.
• Humidity : high, between 60 and 80%.
• Temperature : between 18 and 27°C, do not go below 13°C.
• Substrate : rich, aerated and draining mixture (potting soil, perlite, coconut fiber, bark).

Special advice

• Provide a tutor or support to encourage vertical growth.
• Fertilize in spring and summer every 2 to 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
• Repot every 1 to 2 years or when roots become tight.
• Propagation by stem cuttings.
• Toxic if swallowed to animals and humans.