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Philodendron billietiae 12cm H30cm

Philodendron billietiae 12cm H30cm
£17.00 GBP
£17.00 GBP
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Meet 'Billietiae'—the "Orange-Stemmed Giant" of the aroid world. With her long, strap-shaped leaves and strikingly bright orange petioles, she’s a bold, architectural masterpiece that looks like she stepped straight out of a prehistoric jungle.

  • The Formal Name: Philodendron billietiae
  • The Nickname: Billie
  • Roots: Discovered in the rainforests of French Guiana.
  • Natural Vibe: An adaptable beauty that can grow both as an epiphyte on trees or nestled in the ground.

Care Guide
  • Care Guide:
  • Sunlight: She thrives in bright, indirect light. This keeps her orange stems vibrant and her leaves elongated.
  • Best Room: A spacious living room where her wide-reaching leaves have room to breathe.
  • Snacks: A balanced liquid fertiliser every 4 weeks during the growing season.
  • Tropical Feels: She’s happy with average home humidity but truly glows in 60%+.
  • Cosy Factor: Keep her warm! She prefers temperatures between 18–27°C.
  • Thirst: Allow the top 50% of soil to dry out before watering again. She’s prone to root rot if kept soggy.
  • Safety First: Toxic – contains calcium oxalate; keep away from pets and kids.
  • The Bedding: A very chunky, airy mix—think orchid bark, perlite, and charcoal.
  • Family Tree: Can be propagated via stem cuttings, though she grows slowly from a single stem.
  • Space Needs: She’s a grower! Her leaves can reach up to 3 feet long indoors.
  • Speed: A steady, moderate grower that rewards patience with massive foliage.
  • Uninvited Guests: Watch for thrips, especially on the undersides of those long leaves.
  • Moving Day: Repot every 1–2 years to a slightly larger vessel.
  • Haircut: Gently wipe those long leaves to keep them dust-free and photo-ready.
  • Fresh Air: A powerful air purifier for larger indoor spaces.
  • Plant Lore: Named after Frieda Billiet, who discovered it in 1981—it’s been a "must-have" for collectors ever after!

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