Philodendron Jose Buono Family: Araceae Pot diameter:12cm, Height:30cm
Giant leaves with creamy splashes – bold, artistic, and unapologetically tropical! 🖼️
Philodendron ‘Jose Buono’ is a stunning variegated hybrid known for its massive, paddle-shaped leaves splashed with bold cream and pale green markings. Each leaf is unique, often featuring brushstroke-like variegation over rich green tones. With its upright growth and dramatic foliage, it’s a centerpiece for any aroid collection.
✔ Huge variegated leaves with painterly cream patterns ✔ Upright, semi-self-heading habit – a true statement plant ✔ Rare collector's philodendron with steady growth
🌿 Care 🔆 Light: Bright indirect light – too little light reduces variegation 💧 Watering: Moderate – allow top 3–5 cm of soil to dry before watering 🌡️ Temperature: Thrives in 18–28°C – protect from temps below 15°C 🪴 Substrate: Rich, well-draining aroid mix – chunky with bark, perlite, and coco coir 📏 Max height: 120–150 cm • Max spread: 80–100 cm (under ideal conditions)
🧬 Variety origin 'Jose Buono' is believed to be a hybrid of Philodendron domesticum, developed for its oversized foliage and high-variegation potential. While its exact origins remain unclear, it has become a must-have among serious collectors due to its dramatic presence and leaf size.
