Philodendron Jose Buono

Philodendron ‘Jose Buono’ is a magnificent vine, naturally occurring in South America, where it grows on trees in the humid equatorial forests of Colombia. It owes its name to an agronomist from Puerto Rico. It is characterized by slow growth, but growing it under the support of moist moss will allow us to enjoy the large size of its leaves faster.

Philodendron ‘Jose Buono’ is a collector’s item that is difficult to find on the market and is very sought after due to its spectacular leaves. It is famous primarily for its unique variegation, which can be influenced by creating appropriate conditions for the plant. The key to obtaining beautiful coloring is to provide it with a warm place with plenty of diffused light and high air humidity.

In the case of philodendron ‘Jose Buono’, young leaves are usually oblong and sharp, but over time they become more rounded. In turn, older leaves develop two long lobes at the base. The greatest advantage of this plant is definitely its variegation, ranging in color from white, through cream, to light green, while the color of new leaves is usually additionally enhanced with yellow tones. The plant catches the eye from a distance with a mosaic of spots and streaks scattered across the entire surface of the leaf blade, which can give us a surprise in the form of a “half moon” effect, when variegation evenly spreads over even half of the leaf blade.

The adult leaves of this unique plant can reach up to 60 cm in length, which is why Philodendron ‘Jose Buono’ is perfect as a solitaire, constituting the main aesthetic accent in our interiors. However, it is worth preparing a little more space for it, because it tends to grow up to 150 cm wide.

Features:

impressive leaves with variegation in shades of white, cream and light green

the degree of variegation depends on the conditions provided to the plant

slow growth

climbing habit

ideal for running on a stake with damp moss

Care :

Philodendron is an undemanding plant and easy to grow. It prefers a slightly shaded position with indirect sunlight. The best temperature for it will be between 18 and 25 degrees Celsius. Avoid drafts and keep the soil constantly moist. A suitable substrate is a universal substrate. Philodendrons prefer high air humidity, around 70%. It is worth feeding the plant with fertilizer for green plants once every two weeks from spring to autumn.

The plant is sold in a pot with a diameter of 15 cm. Plant height measured with the pot is approx. 45 – 55 cm.