![]() This plant wants its potting medium to dry out in between waterings. Honestly, for me, the El Choco Red is pretty forgiving.īut, with it being suchhhh a freaking beauty (with a pretty high price tag), I wouldn’t push its limits. Try to imagine the bottom layers of a jungle: indirect, shadowed light. ![]() You should probably keep it in an east facing window or place it near a grow light.įor reference, mine is currently placed in a Ikea greenhouse, about 2 feet under these grow lights. Since the philodendron El Choco Red grows in the jungle, you’ll basically want to mimic this atmosphere.Įven though the El Choco Red doesn’t need direct light, it does require pretty bright, indirect light. I mean… how could you not need one… right now?! The back of each leaf is a bright, exquisite red that literally takes your breath away. The tops are a dark, velvety green with stunning, light veins running throughout.īut, the backside- that’s the money maker. The leaves on these bad boys… that’s what makes them, them. I’m going to list some shops later, but I just want to stress how hard imports can be. I want to add here that I would HIGHLY suggest finding someone local to you, or ships within the USA, before you ever dive into shipping from other countries. So, just be forewarned, this is not a cheap plant. (Sweats, nervously.) The price for these babies (as well as most others) has shot up tremendously since 2020. When I purchased my last one this year (2021), I paid $200 for un unrooted chonk. Just for reference, I paid $80 for a huge, rooted leaf in 2019. The Philodendron El Choco Red is an epiphyte (a plant that grows on another plant or rock without harming its host). Originating from Ecuador and Colombia, this plant is clearly a jaw-freaking-dropper.ĭon’t be confused though, this is not chocolate and its also not the ‘el choco’. I do receive a small commission if you purchase a product using my link, with no addition cost to you!* It does not store any personal data.* Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". ![]() This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". ![]() The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This plant comes in a 14 cm nursery pot and is around 30 cm tall. Make sure to check out our wide range of Aroids! If you are a collector, have a look at all the gems in our Rare and Uncommon Tropical Plants section, too! Make sure you plant your Aroid in an airy potting mix, which should consist of bark, perlite, and peat moss.įun fact: In the Greek language 'Philo' means 'love' and 'Dendron' means 'tree hugger', describing the natural disposition of almost all Philodendrons to climb up trees. Philodendron rubrijuvenile 'El Choco Red' needs above average to thrive - we recommend 60% or higher. It is one of the best climbing Aroids, so it will benefit greatly from a support pole! Only then this houseplant will start developing bigger leaves. This houseplant comes from the rainforests of Ecuador and Colombia. In order to get the best out of this houseplant, you should grow it in bright inidrect light. However, the red colour on the leaf underside will stay! If your El Choco doesn't boast this colour on the underside of leaves, this means it has not enough light. New leaves on Philodendron rubrijuvenile 'El Choco Red' start out with a striking red to brown hue on the leaf surface, but will fade once they mature. Philodendron rubrijuvenile 'El Choco Red' is one of the most desirable Aroids out there for its jaw-dropping beauty! This exotic houseplant has all the features we love: Heart-shaped, velvety leaves in dark green with deep veins and gorgeous, red leaf undersides!
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