{"product_id":"philodendron-spiritus-sancti","title":"Philodendron spiritus-sancti - Rare Philodendron with long and elegant leaves","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilodendron spiritus-sancti\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the best-known and most highly prized collector Philodendron species, noted for its very long, narrow, elegant leaves with an elongated shape and sculptural appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species is native to the state of \u003cstrong\u003eEspírito Santo, Brazil\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it grows in humid tropical forests. Kew recognizes \u003cstrong\u003ePhilodendron spiritus-sancti G.S.Bunting\u003c\/strong\u003e as an accepted botanical species and describes it as a hemi-epiphytic vine with long, triangular-elongated, characteristic leaves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an exceptional plant for Araceae collections and, as it matures, can develop impressive leaves with an elegant growth habit that is very distinct from classic Philodendrons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Botanical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePhilodendron spiritus-sancti\u003c\/em\u003e G.S.Bunting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Araceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Espírito Santo, Brazil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e tropical hemi-epiphytic vine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e climbing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e very long, narrow, elongated, with a pointed tip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep green, with the underside slightly lighter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetiole:\u003c\/strong\u003e long, dark green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate under stable conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e houseplant, tropical greenhouses, and collections of rare Araceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe botanical specimens described by Kew have leaves approximately \u003cstrong\u003e57-63 cm long\u003c\/strong\u003e, although cultivated plants may have leaves with slightly different proportions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☀️ Growing conditions and care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers bright, indirect light; avoid intense direct sunlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate; allow the substrate to dry slightly at the surface between waterings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e very airy, well-draining, and rich in organic matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e appreciates moderate to high atmospheric humidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20-28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation:\u003c\/strong\u003e good air circulation is important, especially in high-humidity conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate during the active growth period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e benefits from a stake or vertical support, which encourages the development of larger, more mature leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e does not tolerate frost and must be protected from low temperatures and cold drafts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Secret Garden substrate recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 For optimal development, we recommend the \u003cstrong\u003eSecret Garden Professional Substrate for Monstera \u0026amp; Araceae – SG PREMIUM MIX\u003c\/strong\u003e, specially formulated for plants in the Araceae family. Its structure provides excellent drainage, aeration, and an optimal level of moisture retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e➡️ \u003cstrong\u003eView the product:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/products\/substrat-monstera\"\u003ehttps:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/products\/substrat-monstera\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✨ What makes it special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erare botanical species highly prized by collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eextremely long and elegant leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edistinctive, easily recognizable silhouette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etropical, architectural appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebecomes increasingly spectacular as it matures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esuitable for collections of Philodendron and rare Araceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003every restricted origin, in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003especies of exceptional botanical and horticultural importance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📌 Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe appearance of cultivated plants may vary depending on age, growing conditions, and horticultural origin. Young plants may have shorter leaves or different proportions from mature specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves may have \u003cstrong\u003esmall spots, scratches, bends, dry edges, or other aesthetic imperfections\u003c\/strong\u003e resulting from growth, handling, or transport. These characteristics do not normally affect the plant's viability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHeight including pot approx. 15 -20  cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct available with advance payment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floraria Secret Garden (SG)","offers":[{"title":"10.5 cm pot","offer_id":57401601950022,"sku":null,"price":44.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/a4c47585-6be9-434c-b937-ec106c261cdb.png?v=1789675014","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-ee\/products\/philodendron-spiritus-sancti","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}