Philodendron ‘El Choco Red’ (4.5″ Pot)

Philodendron ‘El Choco Red’ is a climbing, aroid tropical that makes a great houseplant. The green, velvety, heart-shaped leaves are soft to the touch. ‘El Choco Red’ refers to the new growth that emerges with a chocolate-red color. As the foliage matures, it shifts to green, however the leaf undersides continue to exhibit the color for an extended time.

Makes a great houseplant! Best grown in fertile, organic, acidic soil that is moist but never waterlogged. Allow the soil to mostly dry out between waterings. Fertilize monthly, more frequently in containers, and water regularly. Philodendron prefer bright, indoor light but do not take well to direct sunlight. Protect from freezing temperatures!

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Philodendron ‘El Choco Red’ is a climbing, aroid tropical that makes a great houseplant. The green, velvety, heart-shaped leaves are soft to the touch. ‘El Choco Red’ refers to the new growth that emerges with a chocolate-red color. As the foliage matures, it shifts to green, however the leaf undersides continue to exhibit the color for an extended time.

Makes a great houseplant! Best grown in fertile, organic, acidic soil that is moist but never waterlogged. Allow the soil to mostly dry out between waterings. Fertilize monthly, more frequently in containers, and water regularly. Philodendron prefer bright, indoor light but do not take well to direct sunlight. Protect from freezing temperatures!