Philodendron Patriciae Long Leaf Beauty Rare Aroid For Tropical Plant Collectors
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:1211078 | Non-Domestic Product: No |
| Plant Form: Plant | Modified Item: No |
| Climate: Tropical | Custom Bundle: No |
Images one and two are of older stock plants greenhoused under intermediate conditions here in San Francisco. Image three is one of my larger seedlings showcased in an award winning display at the 2019 SF orchid show. Number four shows a leaf detail and number five is of the mother plant growing in a US botanical garden in southern California. Next two images show the very strikingly-colored open inflorescences. Last three photos show the plant for sale, from seed-grown material,... pushing a nice new growth as detailed in last images. Longest new leaf is 12”/30 cm and next leaf will be a few inches longer. Planted in NZ sphagnum moss in 5"/13 cm (half gallon) black plastic pot. This is a beautiful young seed-grown plant that has recently been potted up with fresh sphagnum and is well-established. A full-looking and near flawless example of this very rare and desirable plant.
This is an exceptional connoisseurs' plant that should be pushing 18"/45 cm cm leaves by mid summer. If you are looking for an exceptional young Philodendron patriciae specimen this is a great opportunity to add a great one to your collection that is already showing the distinctive rippled leaves.
Philodendron patriciae is, without a doubt, one the most striking rare tropical epiphytic aroid species in cultivation. It is a safe bet to be among the top five most desired tropical aroids by collectors. Discovered in the 'eighties but described fairly recently (2010) from one of the world’s wettest regions in the lowlands of the Colombian Chocó Province, it is remarkably tolerant of a wide range of temperatures in cultivation. It is a slow climber, so plants in hanging baskets or pots should be provided with a totem to allow the stem to root onto it as the plant matures. Leaves to well over 4’ in length after many years and become more rippled and attractive as time passes. Color is darker and more intense under moist, shady conditions. Can handle nighttime low temperature to at least the mid-40s under shelter with no visible damage, but this species is very intolerant of wind or dry conditions and prefers fully warm wet tropical conditions to look its best.
Plant offered is a division of a seed-grown from a US propagation made several years back. Plants selected thus far have been exceptional in terms of vigor and ease of culture. With good care it should be pushing 20”+ leaves within three months. This species is the centerpiece in any tropical plant collection it graces – a must have for all tropical foliage enthusiasts!
Plant may be partially bare-rooted for international sales.
All plants offered are greenhouse grown on benches in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.
Shipping: Plants will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail with tracking number for physical addresses within three working days of receipt of payment, weather permitting. 72 hour heat packs are available for an additional USD 6.00 each.
Wherever possible, plants will be shipped in plastic pots. If bare-rooting is required for shipment to your state or country, please advise when auction is completed.
Delays: plants may be held for shipment if extreme weather conditions (involving sustained sub 40 degree F or 95+ F temperatures) are forecast for destination and buyer will be notified of this decision. Paid-for purchased material will be greenhoused on my end me until a window of mild weather is forecast. Should the buyer insist on prompt shipment, in writing, when a severe weather warning is in effect, the live arrival guarantee is void.
Payment is expected within 48 hours of receipt of invoice and invoice will be sent shortly after auction close. PayPal accepted. Cash ONLY for local pickup.
California buyers or plants sent to California mailing address are subject to an additional charge of 8.75% state sales tax; please request invoice for total amount prior to effecting payment. Plants will NOT be shipped until applicable state sales tax is paid.International buyers. No CITES nor US ESA-listed plants will be sold to non-USA address buyers – NO EXCEPTIONS. CITES-listed plants include all orchids, all cacti, all cycads and all nepenthes species and hybrids. Please do not bid on ESA or CITES-listed material if plants are not intended for a US mailing address. International buyers must be aware of risks and limitation of live plant import to their countries. Plants will be sent via First Class airmail with a USPS tracking number and customs declaration will list horticultural material. International buyers assume any and all risks of loss or confiscation resulting in plants non-arrival with NO recourse to the seller.
Live arrival guarantee (except for international shipments- see above). Photographic evidence of damage or loss in transit must be provided within 24 hours of arrival to receive same species replacement material or refund.
Photos and text descriptions are property of the seller and may not be used by third parties without prior written permission by me.
This is an exceptional connoisseurs' plant that should be pushing 18"/45 cm cm leaves by mid summer. If you are looking for an exceptional young Philodendron patriciae specimen this is a great opportunity to add a great one to your collection that is already showing the distinctive rippled leaves.
Philodendron patriciae is, without a doubt, one the most striking rare tropical epiphytic aroid species in cultivation. It is a safe bet to be among the top five most desired tropical aroids by collectors. Discovered in the 'eighties but described fairly recently (2010) from one of the world’s wettest regions in the lowlands of the Colombian Chocó Province, it is remarkably tolerant of a wide range of temperatures in cultivation. It is a slow climber, so plants in hanging baskets or pots should be provided with a totem to allow the stem to root onto it as the plant matures. Leaves to well over 4’ in length after many years and become more rippled and attractive as time passes. Color is darker and more intense under moist, shady conditions. Can handle nighttime low temperature to at least the mid-40s under shelter with no visible damage, but this species is very intolerant of wind or dry conditions and prefers fully warm wet tropical conditions to look its best.
Plant offered is a division of a seed-grown from a US propagation made several years back. Plants selected thus far have been exceptional in terms of vigor and ease of culture. With good care it should be pushing 20”+ leaves within three months. This species is the centerpiece in any tropical plant collection it graces – a must have for all tropical foliage enthusiasts!
Plant may be partially bare-rooted for international sales.
All plants offered are greenhouse grown on benches in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.
Shipping: Plants will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail with tracking number for physical addresses within three working days of receipt of payment, weather permitting. 72 hour heat packs are available for an additional USD 6.00 each.
Wherever possible, plants will be shipped in plastic pots. If bare-rooting is required for shipment to your state or country, please advise when auction is completed.
Delays: plants may be held for shipment if extreme weather conditions (involving sustained sub 40 degree F or 95+ F temperatures) are forecast for destination and buyer will be notified of this decision. Paid-for purchased material will be greenhoused on my end me until a window of mild weather is forecast. Should the buyer insist on prompt shipment, in writing, when a severe weather warning is in effect, the live arrival guarantee is void.
Payment is expected within 48 hours of receipt of invoice and invoice will be sent shortly after auction close. PayPal accepted. Cash ONLY for local pickup.
California buyers or plants sent to California mailing address are subject to an additional charge of 8.75% state sales tax; please request invoice for total amount prior to effecting payment. Plants will NOT be shipped until applicable state sales tax is paid.International buyers. No CITES nor US ESA-listed plants will be sold to non-USA address buyers – NO EXCEPTIONS. CITES-listed plants include all orchids, all cacti, all cycads and all nepenthes species and hybrids. Please do not bid on ESA or CITES-listed material if plants are not intended for a US mailing address. International buyers must be aware of risks and limitation of live plant import to their countries. Plants will be sent via First Class airmail with a USPS tracking number and customs declaration will list horticultural material. International buyers assume any and all risks of loss or confiscation resulting in plants non-arrival with NO recourse to the seller.
Live arrival guarantee (except for international shipments- see above). Photographic evidence of damage or loss in transit must be provided within 24 hours of arrival to receive same species replacement material or refund.
Photos and text descriptions are property of the seller and may not be used by third parties without prior written permission by me.
