Philodendron Jose Buono

Philodendron Jose BuonoPhilodendron Jose Buono Rare Climbing Aroid with Striking Variegation The Philodendron Jose Buono is a slow growing climber native to the rainforests of Colombia. Known for its large, variegated leaves, this plant will thrive with something to climb, like a moss pole, and enough space to grow. What to Expect The plant you see in the photos is a representation of the one you will receive. These have been propagated from mature stem cuttings, which is

Philodendron Jose Buono – Rare Climbing Aroid with Striking Variegation

The Philodendron Jose Buono is a slow-growing climber native to the rainforests of Colombia. Known for its large, variegated leaves, this plant will thrive with something to climb, like a moss pole, and enough space to grow.

What to Expect

The plant you see in the photos is a representation of the one you will receive. These have been propagated from mature stem cuttings, which is why their leaves are larger than you’d typically see on a plant of the same size grown from seed or younger cuttings.

This batch is growing in a passive hydroponic setup and will be sent bare-rooted in sphagnum moss. Due to the size of the leaves, it's not practical to ship them in pots. If you’d prefer your plant potted in either perlite or soil, just leave a note at checkout and we’ll be happy to include a suitable pot and growing medium.

While we've sold this variety in soil before, we find it performs better in passive hydro. Philodendron Jose Buono tends to grow well in hydro, requires less maintenance, and is less prone to pests like spider mites. One of our home specimens is thriving in passive hydro—even in dry conditions right in front of the heater—with minimal care.

What Makes Philodendron Jose Buono Special?

• Impressive Foliage: Large, leathery green leaves with creamy white variegation. Each leaf is different, making every plant unique.
• Climbing Habit: Grows best when supported by a moss pole or other structure.

Care Instructions

• Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal. Avoid harsh sun, which may damage the leaves or fade the variegation.
• Watering: If potting into soil, use a free-draining aroid mix and water when the top few centimetres feel dry. If keeping in passive hydro, top up the reservoir regularly and flush out the growing medium every few weeks.
• Humidity: Prefers above 60% RH but grows well in regular household humidity.

For a simple setup, we recommend pairing it in the Maxi Cubi Lechuza pot with PON substrate, which we’ve had great success with at home.