Philo El Choco Red

Philo el choco red

In the houseplant world, the philodendron el choco red is indeed rare. This is because it is native to only a few countries. Luckily, it is not endangered and so can be found and bought despite the rarity.

What was Philodendron El Choco Red renamed?

Kaufmann (previously known as 'El Choco red') is a scandent Philodendron, a newly described species (formal description to appear soon in 'The Aroideana'). It is a stunning, soft leaved, velvety aroid with the most beautiful, luminous foliage.

How big does Philodendron El Choco Red get?

Philodendron el choco red – 4″ pot size They typically grow to be around 2-3 feet long. This plant is native to the Chocó region of Colombia, where it is found growing in moist, shady areas.

Is Philodendron Choco red a climber?

Philodendron el choco red is a climbing Aroid with velvety leaves. The leaves start out with a striking red abaxial leaf surface that is somewhat fading once the leaves mature.

Why is my El Choco not red?

Light. Like many houseplants, your Philodendron El Choco Red needs bright but indirect light. While it can tolerate lower light and even partial shade, colors will not be as vibrant and growth will slow.

What is the rarest philodendron plant?

What is the rarest Philodendron? The rarest Philodendron on this list is the Philodendron Spiritus Sancti. With only a handful of these unique foliaged beauties in the wild, this endangered species is the rarest Philodendron variety. This plant is also one of the most expensive Philodendron varieties available.

Is El Choco red a slow grower?

However, I have multiple Philodendron el choco red and they are a joy to grow. Their growth is pretty rapid and almost as fast as a Philodendron verrucosum in ideal conditions, without being as fussy. About a leave every 2-3 weeks is the rate of growth I was able to witness on my plants in Spring and Summer.

Do philodendrons need big pots?

Does my Philodendron need a bigger pot? Philodendrons are very happy in a small pot. In the wild, these plants will be found growing on/around larger trees, and so will have limited soil space.

What is the lifespan of a philodendron?

Philodendrons don't have a short and easily defined lifespan. Some have been known to grow for 20 years as houseplants, others up to 40. In their native habitats, species can easily live past 100 years if not more.

Can philodendron take full sun?

Heartleaf philodendrons do just fine in low light conditions, one of the best aspects of their versatility. Those that receive medium or indirect light, however, will grow faster and produce more leaves. Philodendrons should not be placed in direct sunlight.

What temperature should a philodendron El Choco Red be?

Temperature. The El Choco Red does not tolerate the cold and prefers a humidity of at least 60% with temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).

What is the difference between philodendron luxurians and Choco red?

The El choco red is also often confused with the Philodendron luxurians. As shown in picture 2, the luxurians on the left is darker, have thicker foliage and is a creeper. While the the El choco red on the right is lighter, has red underside and is a climber.

How do I update my choco itself?

You can find the version of the chocolatey that is installed by running the choco command. To upgrade chocolatey, open command prompt as administrator and run choco upgrade chocolatey . c:\> choco upgrade chocolatey Chocolatey v0.

What is Philodendron 69686?

Philodendron 69686 is a great, arrow-leaf Philodendron. The leaves can grow very large, but they usually stay a bit smaller in terrariums. The leaves of this Philodendron are stark green, and elegantly tri-lobed. This plant grows well in moderate light and a moist, well draining substrate.

Is pink Princess Philodendron hard to care for?

The Pink Princess Philodendron is easy to care for once you understand how to create the ideal environment. They need plenty of light and humidity, consistent watering, and fertile, well draining soil.

What is the prettiest philodendron?

Most Beautiful Philodendron Varieties

Dark Green Heartleaf Philodendron.
Velvet Leaf Philodendron. ...
Split-Leaf Philodendron. ...
Princess Philodendron. ...
Prince of Orange With Light Green Leaves. ...
Philodendron White Knight. ...
Philodendron Brasil. ...
Philodendron Grazielae.

What philodendron is most expensive?

Variegated Philodendron Billietiae The Billietiae variety of Philodendron has elongated heart-shaped leaves with yellow splotches of variegation. This genetic mutation makes this variety one of the most expensive house plants ever, with a price tag starting at $3,000.

What is the easiest philodendron to grow?

13 Easy & Beautiful Philodendrons to Grow

Heartleaf Philodendron.
Philodendron 'Brasil' ...
Philodendron melanochrysum. ...
Philodendron micans. ...
Philodendron xanadu. ...
Philodendron 'Red Congo' ...
Philodendron 'Moonlight' ...
Philodendron 'Prince of Orange'

How do you care for El Choco red?

Even though the El Choco Red doesn't need direct light, it does require pretty bright, indirect light. You should probably keep it in an east facing window or place it near a grow light. For reference, mine is currently placed in a Ikea greenhouse, about 2 feet under these grow lights.