{"product_id":"philodendron-billietiae-black-form","title":"Philodendron billietiae 'Black Form'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilodendron billietiae ‘Black Form’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare, highly sought-after dark-leaf variant of \u003cem\u003ePhilodendron billietiae\u003c\/em\u003e, distinguished by its \u003cstrong\u003enear-black emerging leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edeep green mature foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the species’ signature \u003cstrong\u003ebright orange petioles\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is not a separate species—rather, it is a \u003cstrong\u003ecolor-form selection\u003c\/strong\u003e with stronger pigmentation than the standard type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright, indirect light\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal; tolerates medium light but grows slower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToo much direct sun can dull the dark coloration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg-strong pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-3.5\"\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater \u003cstrong\u003eevery 1–2 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e, letting the top half of the soil dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverwatering causes black stems or mushy leaves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg-strong pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-3.5\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature \u0026amp; humidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefers \u003cstrong\u003e65–85°F\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003emoderate to high humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenefits from added humidity to maintain leaf sheen and prevent crisping. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg-strong pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-3.5\"\u003e🪴 Soil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003echunky aroid mix\u003c\/strong\u003e (orchid bark + perlite + coco coir) for airflow and drainage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cascade Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"6 in","offer_id":46572719734973,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/6116\/9853\/files\/IMG_0685.jpg?v=1778962745","url":"https:\/\/verdantyakima.com\/products\/philodendron-billietiae-black-form","provider":"Verdant Yakima","version":"1.0","type":"link"}