Philodendron Furcatum - Very Rare, Compact Satin Leaf Ornamental Tropical Aroid
Item History & Price
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The first and second imagesare of specimen plants in my collection and the third of the seed parent of these in cultivation in a private collection in Australia. Fourth through sixth images are of theseed-grown, vigorously growing, young specimen plant that you arebidding on, planted in a bark based mix in a 3.5"/9 cm diameterplastic pot.Plant initiating new growth now, so will be pushing a fresh leaf by shipment date.
Philodendron furcatumis an outstanding, rare and near-threatened... terrestrial tropical aroid nativeto NE Ecuador and western Colombia. It is closely related to the recentlydescribed P. lynnhannoniae from the same general area. It has glittering, semi-quilted leaves and a creeping growth habit. It is somewhat particular asto conditions, preferring deep shade, intermediate to very warm temperatureregimens with high background humidity. While otherwise not too fussy, it doesprefer good quality water with additional soluble calcium feeding from time totime. Unlike almost all otherterrestrial philodendrons, this species is suitable for growers with limitedbench or growing space because of its slowly creeping and offsetting habit andsince mature size is quite modest. A great addition to any collection on warmtropicals. Probably suitable for large vivaria with enough height toaccommodate a young adult plant.Shipping: Plantswill be shipped via USPS Priority Mail with tracking number for physicaladdresses within three working days of receipt of payment, weather permitting.72 hour heat packs are available for an additional USD 5.00 each.
Wherever possible, plants will be shipped in plastic pots.If bare-rooting is required for shipment to your state, please advise whenauction is completed.Delays: plantsmay be held for shipment if extreme weather conditions (involving sustained sub40 degree F or 98+ F temperatures) are forecast for destination and buyer willbe notified of this decision. Paid-for purchased material will be greenhousedon my end me until a window of mild weather is forecast. Should the buyerinsist on prompt shipment, in writing, when a severe weather warning is ineffect, the live arrival guarantee is void.Payment isexpected within 48 hours of receipt of invoice and invoice will be sent shortlyafter auction close. PayPal accepted. Cash ONLY for local pickup. California buyersor plants sent to California mailing address are subject to an additionalcharge of 8.50% state sales tax.International buyers.No CITES nor US ESA-listed plants will be sold to non-USA address buyers ? NO EXCEPTIONS. Please do not bid on ESAor CITES-listed material if plants are not intended for a US mailing address. CITES-listedplants include all orchids, all cacti, all cycads and all nepenthes species andhybrids. NO foreign sales!! If you do not have a US mailing address, please donot bid on this plant.Plants will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail within threeworking days of receipt of payment, weather permitting. 72 hour heat packs areavailable for an additional nominal charge.Live arrival guarantee. Photographic evidence of damage orloss in transit must be provided within 24 hours of arrival to receive samespecies replacement material or refund.International buyers must be aware of risks and limitationof live plant import to their countries. Plants will be sent via First Class airmail with no tracking number and customs declaration will list horticultural material. International buyers assumeany and all risks of loss or confiscation resulting in plants non-arrival withNO recourse to the seller.Live arrivalguarantee (except for international shipments- see above). Photographicevidence of damage or loss in transit must be provided within 24 hours ofarrival to receive same species replacement material or refund.Photos and text descriptions are property of the seller andmay not be used by third parties without prior written permission by me.
Philodendron furcatumis an outstanding, rare and near-threatened... terrestrial tropical aroid nativeto NE Ecuador and western Colombia. It is closely related to the recentlydescribed P. lynnhannoniae from the same general area. It has glittering, semi-quilted leaves and a creeping growth habit. It is somewhat particular asto conditions, preferring deep shade, intermediate to very warm temperatureregimens with high background humidity. While otherwise not too fussy, it doesprefer good quality water with additional soluble calcium feeding from time totime. Unlike almost all otherterrestrial philodendrons, this species is suitable for growers with limitedbench or growing space because of its slowly creeping and offsetting habit andsince mature size is quite modest. A great addition to any collection on warmtropicals. Probably suitable for large vivaria with enough height toaccommodate a young adult plant.Shipping: Plantswill be shipped via USPS Priority Mail with tracking number for physicaladdresses within three working days of receipt of payment, weather permitting.72 hour heat packs are available for an additional USD 5.00 each.
Wherever possible, plants will be shipped in plastic pots.If bare-rooting is required for shipment to your state, please advise whenauction is completed.Delays: plantsmay be held for shipment if extreme weather conditions (involving sustained sub40 degree F or 98+ F temperatures) are forecast for destination and buyer willbe notified of this decision. Paid-for purchased material will be greenhousedon my end me until a window of mild weather is forecast. Should the buyerinsist on prompt shipment, in writing, when a severe weather warning is ineffect, the live arrival guarantee is void.Payment isexpected within 48 hours of receipt of invoice and invoice will be sent shortlyafter auction close. PayPal accepted. Cash ONLY for local pickup. California buyersor plants sent to California mailing address are subject to an additionalcharge of 8.50% state sales tax.International buyers.No CITES nor US ESA-listed plants will be sold to non-USA address buyers ? NO EXCEPTIONS. Please do not bid on ESAor CITES-listed material if plants are not intended for a US mailing address. CITES-listedplants include all orchids, all cacti, all cycads and all nepenthes species andhybrids. NO foreign sales!! If you do not have a US mailing address, please donot bid on this plant.Plants will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail within threeworking days of receipt of payment, weather permitting. 72 hour heat packs areavailable for an additional nominal charge.Live arrival guarantee. Photographic evidence of damage orloss in transit must be provided within 24 hours of arrival to receive samespecies replacement material or refund.International buyers must be aware of risks and limitationof live plant import to their countries. Plants will be sent via First Class airmail with no tracking number and customs declaration will list horticultural material. International buyers assumeany and all risks of loss or confiscation resulting in plants non-arrival withNO recourse to the seller.Live arrivalguarantee (except for international shipments- see above). Photographicevidence of damage or loss in transit must be provided within 24 hours ofarrival to receive same species replacement material or refund.Photos and text descriptions are property of the seller andmay not be used by third parties without prior written permission by me.
