{"product_id":"philodendron-black-cherry","title":"Philodendron Black Cherry","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhilodendron 'Black Cherry' is the self-heading Philodendron that arrived in the most richly dark and warmly saturated colorway the genus has produced in the color Philodendron space—those broad, glossy leaves emerge in deep burgundy-black to dark cherry-red before cycling through rich dark tones and finally settling into near-black green with a warm undertone that holds just enough of the cherry darkness it started as to make the whole mature plant look like it remembers exactly where it came from and is entirely proud of it. She builds into a full, lush architectural specimen without needing a climbing support, pushing those dramatically dark new leaves with reliable regularity that keeps the deep cherry color always present and always worth checking in on. Dark, richly cherry, and entirely self-sufficient about commanding a room through darkness rather than brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Card\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bright indirect preferred. That deep burgundy-black to dark cherry new growth develops its most richly dark and saturated color with good light; low light causes new leaves to emerge duller and the whole dark cherry color depth loses the richness that makes this cultivar so dramatically worth having.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e — Let the top 1–2 inches dry between waterings, then water thoroughly and drain. Standard Philodendron drought tolerance applies; well-draining aroid mix keeps roots healthy and those dark cherry-toned leaves cycling through their full rich color range on a satisfying and deeply colored schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💨 \u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e — 50–70% preferred. More tolerant of average humidity than collector aroids; a humidifier supports the best new leaf color depth and keeps mature leaves looking rich, glossy, and as darkly extraordinary as they deserve to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e — 65–85°F. Never below 60°F. Stable warmth keeps those dark cherry new leaves unfurling consistently; cold drafts reduce the rich dark color depth that makes the Black Cherry so commanding and so worth having in any serious collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e — Half-strength balanced liquid every 2–3 weeks in spring and summer. Monthly in early fall. Nothing in winter; consistent feeding supports the new leaf production and dark cherry color expression that is genuinely and completely the whole point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eToxicity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Toxic to pets and humans. Calcium oxalate crystals cause oral irritation and vomiting if ingested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🐣 \u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e — Getting there. Standard Philodendron care with a dramatically darker and more richly cherry payoff—a great choice for intermediate growers ready for something bold, self-sufficient, and genuinely dark in the most beautiful and most deliberate way possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW OUR SHIPPING WORKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more details, please see our \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/botanybooksandbooze.com\/policies\/shipping-policy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e to support your plants for a healthy journey in all seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE: What you see is the vibe — not the exact plant. 🌿 Each plant has its own personality (some a little more dramatic than others). Leaf shape, size, and variegation will vary, but pot size is consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Vault","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":62622803788163,"sku":"9143015","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/7578\/8931\/files\/original_686e15c7-620a-4000-a000-33cb65387025.png?v=1789500104","url":"https:\/\/botanybooksandbooze.com\/products\/philodendron-black-cherry","provider":"Botany Books \u0026 Booze","version":"1.0","type":"link"}