Gold Variegated Philodendron selloum - Split leaf - 14cm / 1.3L / Small
$149.00Position & Light
Prefers bright indirect light to maintain strong variegation. Can tolerate medium light but colour contrast may reduce. Avoid harsh direct afternoon sun which can scorch lighter sections. In New Zealand homes, position near a bright north facing window set back from direct sun or near an east facing window.Watering
Allow the top third to half of the potting mix to dry before watering. Keep evenly moist during active growth but never waterlogged. Reduce watering frequency in winter. Ensure the pot drains freely to prevent root rot.Humidity
Adapts well to average indoor humidity but thrives in moderate to higher humidity. Increased humidity supports larger leaf development and reduces browning on variegated sections.Soil
Use a rich but well draining indoor potting mix with added bark and perlite for structure and airflow. A chunky aroid blend works well for established specimens.Feeding
Feed monthly through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Avoid over fertilising as this can affect variegation. Pause feeding in winter.Growth Habit
A self heading, non climbing plant that forms a thick central trunk over time. Mature plants widen significantly and produce increasingly large, deeply lobed leaves. Allow adequate space for growth.Difficulty
Moderate. Requires strong light and careful watering to maintain healthy variegation. Best suited to growers comfortable managing larger foliage plants.Pet Safety
Toxic if ingested. Contains calcium oxalate crystals that may cause irritation to pets and humans.Plant Size Guide
The plant in the photos is an example and an approximate guide only however we try to show an average sized example. Sizes, flowering state and colours change throughout the seasons and variation will occur. In summer & autumn, plants are often larger or the same size as than the example picture but around winter and spring, they can be a little smaller but still at a size similar to the example. We aim to update the pictures to reflect significant differences.
Plant Heights - because the plant's foliage must fit inside our Plant Cartons, the actual height of a plant's central trunk (meristem) will be shorter than the box it fits in.
Small Plants - 14cm wide nursery pot - 1 Litre volume - Plants fit in a 50cm tall box.
Medium Plants -Â 17cm wide pots either 2L hanging pot or 2.5L nursery pot - Plants fit in a 75cm tall box.
Large Plants - 25cm wide pot, 10L volume. Plants fit in a 100cm tall box.
XL Plants - Plants over 100cm tall in pot sizes specified, 25cm/10L or greater and are hand delivered within Auckland/Northland only.
Dispatch Times
Plant courier orders are processed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.
North Island orders are targeted overnight delivery, South Island orders are sent on a 2-day target but these are not a guaranteed delivery timeframe.
Add 1 extra day after a public holiday as well as for rural addresses or remote towns.
Monday - We send orders placed on previous Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
Tuesday - We send Weekend orders from previous Saturday & Sunday.
Wednesday - We send orders placed from Monday & Tuesday.
XL Plants are delivered only within urban Auckland & Whangarei and this service is for non-urgent orders. This excludes satellite destinations such as Beachlands, Pukekohe, Piha, Helensville etc and Whangarei Heads. We may deliver at any time Sunday, Monday, Wednesday or Thursday in Auckland and you need to have a sheltered accessible position for us to deliver to.
Plants in Transit
Each Small, Medium & Large plant is individually contained within its own protective cardboard Plant Carton which may be joined to other cartons in your order.
Plants typically take just a day or two to arrive, however they are usually fine in their cartons for 1-2 weeks, and many can go longer, so a few extra days are not usually cause for concern.
Whether it takes 1 or 7 days, let your plant recover from its journey by placing in gentle light and adding a little water and it will be back to its best within a couple of days. Let us know if there are any major issues via the contact page.
