{"product_id":"philodendron-billicosum-exact-specimen","title":"Philodendron Billicosum — Exact Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilodendron Billicosum is the horticultural trade name used for the rare hybrid between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilodendron verrucosum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilodendron billietiae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Both parents are recognised climbing Philodendron species, each valued for very different foliage characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilodendron verrucosum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is documented for its velvety, heart-shaped leaves, prominent venation and textured petioles, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilodendron billietiae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e develops long, narrow foliage carried on distinctive yellow-orange petioles. Individual hybrid plants can vary in how strongly they express characteristics inherited from each parent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillicosum has a climbing growth habit and benefits from a moss pole or other sturdy vertical support as it develops. Providing support allows the plant to follow the natural climbing habit documented for both parent species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exact specimen is in a \u003cstrong\u003e100mm pot\u003c\/strong\u003e, stands approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e and carries \u003cstrong\u003efive leaves, with one new leaf developing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate plant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five leaves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent new growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e One developing leaf\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright indirect or diffused light; protect from harsh direct sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow the upper portion of the growing mix to dry slightly between waterings, while maintaining an open, moisture-retentive but well-draining substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Appreciates moderate humidity with good airflow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Climbing Philodendron that benefits from sturdy vertical support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philodendron Billicosum, Philodendron Verrucosum × Billietiae, Verrucosum × Billietiae Hybrid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis listing is for the exact specimen described above. As a living plant, its foliage and new growth will continue to develop.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urban Jungle Sydney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67753823273238,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/0054\/5814\/files\/Screenshot2026-10-18at6.31.18pm.png?v=1792308852","url":"https:\/\/urbanjunglesydney.com\/products\/philodendron-billicosum-exact-specimen","provider":"UrbanJungleSydney","version":"1.0","type":"link"}