{"product_id":"philodendron-el-choco-red","title":"Philodendron El-Choco red - Perfectly Imperfect Plants","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"138\"\u003ePhilodendron El Choco Red – Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"715\"\u003ePhilodendron \u003cem data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"168\"\u003eEl Choco Red\u003c\/em\u003e is a highly sought-after aroid admired for its striking foliage. Native to Colombia, it features large, heart-shaped leaves with deep green, velvety surfaces and prominent light-green venation. The plant earns its name from the rich reddish-burgundy colour on the undersides of its leaves, which contrasts beautifully with the dark velvety tops. With maturity, leaves can become broad and dramatic, giving the plant a bold, tropical presence. This species is a hemiepiphytic climber, naturally growing up trees in humid rainforest environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"720\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"741\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"739\"\u003eCare Plan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"755\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"942\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"794\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eThrives in bright, indirect light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"862\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eAvoid direct sun, which may scorch the delicate velvety leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"942\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eCan tolerate medium light, though growth will be slower and leaves smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"959\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eAllow the top 2–3 cm of soil to dry slightly between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eReduce watering in cooler months when growth slows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003ePrefers high humidity (70%+).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eBenefits from misting, pebble trays, or a humidifier indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eLow humidity may cause browning on leaf edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eIdeal range: 18–28°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eAvoid temperatures below 15°C and protect from cold drafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eUse a chunky, free-draining aroid mix (orchid bark, perlite, coco coir, and compost).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003eGood aeration is essential to prevent root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eFeed every 2–4 weeks during the active growing season (spring–summer) with a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003eReduce feeding in autumn–winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Enliven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48608247808300,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/8942\/1868\/files\/20240418-121911.jpg?v=1713408577","url":"https:\/\/enlivenplants.com.au\/products\/philodendron-el-choco-red","provider":"Enliven Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}