Black gold philodendron
Philodendron melanochrysum
Also called Philodendron melanochrysum and Black gold philodendron
Houseplant · AroidsGIVE IT SOMETHING TO CLIMB OR THE LEAVES STAY SMALL FOR EVER. On a moss pole each new leaf comes bigger than the last, up to half a metre; left trailing it repeats the same hand-sized juvenile leaf indefinitely.
Care at a glance
- Ease
- Hard
- Water
- Once a weekDrench and drain — water the whole surface until it runs from the holes.
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Feed
- Every 30 days
- Humidity
- High
- Hardiness
- Indoors, or out in high summer RHS H1B, to 10°C
- Size
- 2 m tall · 0.8 m across
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Origin
- Colombia
Is it safe for pets and people?
PetsToxic to pets
Affects dogs, cats, horses. Signs: an irritated, intensely burning mouth, tongue and lips, heavy drooling, vomiting and trouble swallowing.
PeopleHarmful if eaten, and irritates skin
The whole plant; the sap most of all.
Checked against ASPCA and RHS on 2026-09-21.
A guide, not veterinary or medical advice. If a pet or a person has eaten a plant and you are worried, call your vet or doctor now — don’t wait for signs to appear. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.