Auction Lot - Florida Beauty Var

🌸 Florida Beauty Variegata

🧬 A bit of history and origin

Florida Beauty Variegata is a fascinating hybrid, resulting from the cross between Philodendron pedatum and Philodendron squamiferum . This tropical plant is native to the rainforests of South America, where it climbs freely in search of light. Its variegated foliage quickly made it famous among collectors of rare tropical plants in Europe and elsewhere.

🌿 Botanical description

Philodendron Florida Beauty Variegata captivates with its deeply lobed, dark green leaves, splashed with cream, ivory white, or even yellow spots. Each leaf is unique: some are almost entirely variegated, others show only a delicate marbling. The petioles are red or brownish, providing an elegant contrast. This climbing plant develops an airy habit if you provide it with a stake or support.

✅ Why adopt it? (3 good reasons)

• 🌱 Spectacular variegation : Each leaf is a unique work of plant art.

• 🪴 Fast growing in good conditions, ideal for impatient hobbyists.

• 🧬 Rare plant highly sought after by Philodendron variegata collectors.

💡 How to maintain it properly?

• ☀️ Light : Provide bright light without direct sunlight to preserve the variegation.

• 🌡️ Temperature : It prefers a warm environment, between 18 and 27°C.

• 💧 Humidity : A humidity level above 60% is ideal. You can use a humidifier or place it on a bed of damp clay balls.

✨ You'll make people envious

Expect to get messages like, “What is this amazing plant?” The Florida Beauty Variegata never goes unnoticed, especially when it’s displayed beautifully in your tropical interior.