{"product_id":"philodendron-joepii-less-variegated-baby-plant-kopie","title":"Philodendron joepii less Variegated (Baby Plant) (Kopie)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNot a TC plant! This is just a sample photo!! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis beauty has a distinctive leaf shape; at first, it was thought that insects had eaten parts of the leaf. At that time, only one other specimen of this species had been found, confirming that it was indeed a distinct species.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe extremely rare Philodendron joepii is named after a Dutch botanist, Joep Moonen. This gem appears to be almost extinct in the wild (in South America), but fortunately, several specimens have been preserved in botanical gardens by collectors and botanists.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eClimbing plant\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Philodendron Joepii is a climber; originally, these plants had to compete for sufficient light in the rainforests. The higher they can climb, the larger their leaves can grow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch3\u003eLight, Water, and Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis beautiful plant thrives best in moderate indirect light, though it can also tolerate lower levels of indirect light. In the summer, it’s recommended to water it sparingly every two weeks if the plant is in a spot with lower indirect light. If the plant receives more light, the watering frequency should be adjusted accordingly. Temperatures between 18°C and 23°C are ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePotting Mix and Drainage\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt is important that the Philodendron Joepii is in slightly moist soil; this encourages the plant’s roots to continuously take in fresh oxygen. However, the soil should never be wet, as this increases the risk of root rot. For nearly all Philodendron species, traditional potting soil is not ideal. That’s why we recommend mixing perlite and bark into the soil—this is already a big step in the right direction. For most plants, we use peat. When mixed in, this helps maintain the soil’s pH between 4.5 and 7.5. For a Joepii, this is considered optimal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAn easy plant for beginners\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Philodendron Joepii is actually a very easy species to care for, with few specific environmental requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Philodendron","offers":[{"title":"5.5 cm","offer_id":57652478214517,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/orchids-shop.com\/products\/philodendron-joepii-less-variegated-baby-plant-kopie","provider":"Claessen Orchids \u0026 Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}