Philodendron Florida Beauty Green x Patriciae alocasia baginda making a moss pole not

making a moss pole not merely a care recommendation but a prerequisite for the plant ever showing its defining character

First described in 2021 and named for the Zamora Chinchipe Province of southeastern Ecuador where it was discovered

A few hours of soft morning sun is beneficial

A cultivated hybrid created by Steve Nock at Ree Gardens in Miami in the 1990s

Philodendron Florida Beauty Green x Patriciae alocasia baginda making a moss pole notLight: 2,0003,500 lux (bright, indirect light; can tolerate medium light with slower growth) Humidity: 80%+ (critical for proper leaf unfurling and preventing edge curl) Substrate: Chunky epiphytic mix (40% orchid bark, 30% sphagnum moss, 20% perlite, 10% charcoal) Water: Allow top 12 inches to dry between thorough waterings Temperature: 7085F (2129C) daytime not below 60F (15C) at night Special Notes: Support Essential: Requires a moss pole or tree