{"product_id":"philodendron-el-choco-red","title":"Philodendron El Choco Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome plants whisper. This one blushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Philodendron El Choco Red is a velvety collector's favourite whose new leaves unfurl in deep, wine-red tones before maturing into rich, dark green with striking pale veins and red-flushed undersides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften listed as \u003cem\u003ePhilodendron\u003c\/em\u003e 'El Choco Red' (and linked by some growers to \u003cem\u003ePhilodendron rubrijuvenile\u003c\/em\u003e), it hails from the humid rainforests of the Chocó region of Colombia and Ecuador. Its big, heart-shaped leaves have a soft, almost suede-like texture, and each new one is a small event. Give it something to climb and a bit of patience, and the leaves grow larger as the plant matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCare snapshot\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light. Harsh direct sun can scorch those velvet leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e When the top inch or two of soil is dry. Use a chunky, airy aroid mix so the roots stay happy and never soggy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate. Not fussy, but it rewards steady conditions and a little extra humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet-safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toxic to cats and dogs if eaten (like all philodendrons). Best kept out of reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are living things, so your El Choco Red will have its own character and may vary slightly from the photo. Leaf colour shifts as each leaf matures, which is part of the fun of watching it grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoody colour, velvet texture, and a new-leaf reveal that never gets old. El Choco Red is a statement plant for collectors and a satisfying step up for anyone ready to graduate from the basics. Give it a home and watch it flourish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Devan","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":50861713522839,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/9654\/3127\/files\/IMG-7207.png?v=1790311932","url":"https:\/\/upwegrowtropicals.com\/products\/philodendron-el-choco-red","provider":"upwegrow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}