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Philodendron El Choco Red
Philodendron El Choco Red
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Philodendron El Choco Red is a highly sought-after collector aroid admired for its luxurious velvety foliage and dramatic crimson-red leaf undersides. This stunning climbing species produces large, heart-shaped leaves with a rich deep green upper surface accented by prominent veining, while the undersides display vibrant shades of burgundy to deep red. New leaves often emerge with intense reddish tones, creating a spectacular contrast as they mature.
Native to tropical rainforests, El Choco Red is prized for its elegant foliage, vigorous climbing habit, and striking colour contrast. As the plant matures and climbs, its leaves become larger, more textured, and increasingly impressive, making it a standout specimen in any rare plant collection.
🌟 What Makes It Special:
✔ Velvety Heart-Shaped Leaves – Soft, luxurious foliage with a rich velvet texture.
✔ Brilliant Red Leaf Undersides – Deep burgundy to crimson backs create dramatic contrast.
✔ Large Mature Foliage – Leaves become increasingly impressive when grown on support.
✔ Rare Collector Philodendron – Highly desirable among aroid enthusiasts and collectors.
✔ Locally Grown & Acclimated – Professionally acclimated and established for a healthy transition into your growing environment.
🌿 Growth Habit:
Philodendron El Choco Red is a climbing aroid that thrives when provided with a moss pole, plank, or trellis. It prefers bright, indirect light, warm temperatures, and moderate to high humidity. A chunky, well-draining aroid mix encourages strong root development and vigorous growth. As the plant climbs, foliage size and texture improve significantly, producing larger leaves with more pronounced colour contrast.
🧾 Please Note:
All photos are representative examples only. Each plant is naturally unique and may vary in size, shape, coloration, and leaf form. The intensity of the red undersides may vary depending on plant maturity, growing conditions, and light levels. New foliage often displays stronger red coloration than older leaves.
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Plant Care Guide
Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal. More light helps maintain variegation, but avoid direct sun, which can scorch the lighter areas of the leaves.
Water: Water when the top 2–3 inches of soil feel dry. Keep the soil lightly moist, never soggy. Overwatering is the most common issue.
Soil: Use a well-draining, airy mix. A blend of orchid bark, perlite, and high-quality potting soil works well and keeps roots healthy.
Temperature: Best kept between 18–28°C (65–82°F). Protect from cold drafts and sudden temperature changes.
Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity (50–70%), but adapts well to average household conditions.
Fertilizer: Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer. Reduce or stop feeding in fall and winter.
Support & Growth: Providing a moss pole or support encourages larger, more mature leaves with deeper lobes.
Pruning & Maintenance: Remove yellowing or damaged leaves as needed. Wipe leaves occasionally to keep them dust-free and photosynthesizing efficiently.
Pet Safety: Toxic to pets if ingested.
Canada Wide Shipping
All orders are shipped within 1–2 business days, with delivery times of 1–5 days depending on your location. Each plant is carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival, with complimentary insulation and heat packs included during colder months for optimal protection.
What to Expect
Each plant comes in its original nursery pot, which is typically 0.5–1 inch smaller than the listed size to ensure it fits neatly into a decorative pot of the same size.
As with all living things, each plant is unique. Natural variation in size, shape, and coloration is to be expected. We do our best to select a plant that closely matches the one shown on our website in the size you've chosen one that’s healthy, beautiful, and ready to thrive in your home.
Winter Safe Packaging
We carefully monitor the destination weather for every order to ensure your plants arrive safely. When needed, complimentary heat packs and insulation are included to protect them from cold temperatures during transit.
Seasonal Care Tips
Winter— Canadian winters mean shorter daylight and dry indoor air from heating. If natural light is limited from November through February, a full-spectrum grow light on a 12-hour timer helps maintain healthy growth and prevents etiolation (stretching toward light). Water sparingly once soil begins to dry, keep away from heating vents and cold glass, and use a humidifier or pebble tray to maintain humidity. Keep plants comfortably above 15°C.