Philodendron Malay Gold in a 13 inch Handmade Ceramic Pot from Vietnam with Saucer
Philodendron 'Malay Gold' · aroid family (Araceae)
- 30-day returnsNot happy with your plant? Call or email us within 30 days of your order about an exchange or a refund.
- Free delivery or pickupWe deliver free to Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby, and contact you after you pay to arrange a time. To pick it up at our Kitsilano store instead, write “pickup” in the notes at checkout.
A philodendron with long lime-to-gold leaves, about 2 ft tall, set off by a deep blue handmade pot from Vietnam on its saucer. On a grey Vancouver afternoon the colour still holds. Darrell repots it when you order, and delivery is free in the Vancouver area.
- About 2 ft (61 cm) tall by Darrell's measure, with a few aerial roots over the rim. It's a floor plant, so measure your spot before you order.
- Comes with the 13 in (33 cm) handmade ceramic pot from Vietnam and its blue saucer. Darrell repots it in a quality soil mix when you order, so there's nothing to repot at home.
- Free delivery to Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby. Or pick it up free at our Kitsilano store: write “pickup” in the notes at checkout.
- Toxic to cats and dogs if chewed. It's a floor plant, so keep it in a room your pets stay out of, and read the pet note below.
- Pot and saucer included
- Free pickup or delivery
- Only one, the one in the photos
- Toxic to cats and dogs
Sending it as a gift?
- It arrives already planted in its handmade ceramic pot with the saucer. Nothing for them to repot.
- Enter their address in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond or Burnaby as the delivery address. You can place the order from anywhere. We deliver only to these five cities.
- The receipt comes to your email only, and we email you when it has been delivered.
- After you pay, we email you, not them, to confirm the delivery day. Write your gift message, and whether it is a surprise, in the notes at checkout.
- Not sure which plant suits them? Send a gift card and let them choose at our Kitsilano shop.
- Not for a home with cats or dogs that chew plants. For a home with cats or dogs, see our Money Tree.
We deliver it free to Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby, and we contact you after you pay to arrange a time. Would you rather pick it up? Write “pickup” in the notes at checkout, then come to our Kitsilano store any time we're open, 11:00 am to 6:30 pm, seven days a week. Darrell repots this plant after you buy it, so please allow a little time at the shop. You can also come in and buy it at the counter.
What you get
- One Philodendron Malay Gold, about 2 ft (61 cm) tall.
- The handmade ceramic pot from Vietnam in the photos, deep glossy blue, 13 in (33 cm) across and 11 in (28 cm) tall, with a drainage hole, and its blue glazed ceramic saucer. Both are included.
- Repotted by Darrell when you order, in a quality soil mix. We deliver it free to your door in our delivery area, or you can pick it up at our shop (write “pickup” in the notes at checkout).
Size and details
| Plant | Philodendron Malay Gold (the grower's name) |
|---|---|
| Pot | Handmade ceramic from Vietnam, deep glossy blue glaze, 13 in (33 cm) across and 11 in (28 cm) tall (included) |
| Saucer | Blue glazed ceramic saucer (included) |
| Drainage | Drainage hole in the pot, saucer underneath |
| Height | About 2 ft (61 cm), measured by Darrell |
| Soil | Repotted by Darrell when you order, in a quality soil mix |
| Light | Bright, indirect light |
| Water | When the top quarter of the soil is dry |
| Support | A climber: grows more upright with a moss pole or stake |
| Pets | Toxic to cats and dogs if chewed (calcium oxalates, per the ASPCA) |
| Pickup and delivery | Free delivery to Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby, or pick up at our Kitsilano store (write “pickup” in the notes at checkout) |
About this plant
On a grey Vancouver afternoon, when most houseplants look dark green, the leaves on this philodendron still read as lime and gold. It's a Philodendron Malay Gold, the name our grower sells it under. The leaves are long and pointed, in shades from lime green to bright golden yellow, and a few thin aerial roots hang over the rim of the pot.
Darrell describes the Malay Gold this way: “it's got a lot more narrow branches as it kind of grows up from the bottom.” Philodendrons are, in his words, “naturally like climbers,” and he says this one “definitely would need to support more” than a bushier philodendron. Give it a moss pole or a sturdy stake and, he says, “they tend to grow bigger leaves and they look nicer as they kind of grow up.”
In the photos the plant is still in its 10 in nursery pot, set inside the ceramic pot. When you order, Darrell repots it into that ceramic pot in a quality soil mix, so the soil will look a little different from the photos. The pot was handmade in Vietnam. It's 13 in (33 cm) across and 11 in (28 cm) tall, with a deep, glossy blue glaze and a drainage hole, and it sits on a blue glazed ceramic saucer. Darrell, who has more than 25 years of growing behind him, does the repotting himself.
Look closely and you'll see one leaf with a small tear. You'll also see a few dry, papery brown sheaths along the stems. Those are normal on a philodendron: a sheath wraps each new leaf as it comes out, then dries up and usually falls off. The thin brown roots growing from the stems are aerial roots, the ones a climber uses to grab on to a support.
There's only one. You get this exact plant, in this exact pot, on this saucer.
It's not for every home. It's toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so if you have a pet or a small child who puts leaves in their mouth, keep it in a room they can't get into, or choose another plant. It also takes some room, and it wants a bright spot. Not happy with your plant? Call or email us within 30 days of your order about an exchange or a refund.
Not sure where it should go in your place? Ask us at the counter, or when we call to set up delivery.
Care in a Vancouver home
Light
Bright, indirect light. Darrell's line is short: “a bright indirect light for Philodendrons.” An east window works, or a spot a few feet back from a south or west one. Hot direct sun through glass can scorch the leaves. In December Vancouver gets only about eight hours of daylight, and much of it is grey. So from about November to February, move it closer to your brightest window, a few feet back from the glass. Turn the pot a quarter turn every couple of weeks so it grows evenly.
Water
Water when the top quarter of the soil is dry. Darrell's rule for philodendrons is to “let it dry about that much on top and then give it some water so that way it's never always wet on top which can cause root rot and it's never fully dry at the bottom.” Push a finger into the soil. If the top still feels damp, wait. When you water, water slowly until a little runs out of the drainage hole into the saucer, then tip out any water left in the saucer. Never leave the pot standing in water. In winter the soil dries more slowly, so you'll water less often.
Something to climb
This matters more for the Malay Gold than for bushier philodendrons. Darrell's advice for philodendrons is to put them “on a pole or some kind of support right away so the branches can grow more upright.” Left alone, he says, they don't grow as well as a plant that's climbing, “just kind of sitting there flopped over and trailing all over the ground.” A moss pole or a sturdy stake pushed into the pot both work. Tie the stems on loosely with soft plant ties and let the aerial roots find the support.
Where to keep it
A normal warm room is fine. Keep it away from heater vents, from cold drafts by an outside door, and off cold window glass on winter nights. Pick a spot your cat or dog doesn't spend time in, and keep the long stems up off the floor rather than trailing where a pet can reach them.
Yellow leaves on a yellow plant
The leaves are meant to be lime and gold, so colour alone isn't a warning sign. A healthy leaf is firm. An older leaf that goes soft, pale and then brown is one the plant is letting go, and one now and then is normal. Many soft yellow leaves at once on soil that stays wet usually mean too much water, so let it dry more between waterings.
Feeding
A gentle houseplant fertilizer in spring and summer, at the strength on the label or weaker. Nothing in winter, when growth slows.
Repotting
Not needed for now. Darrell repots it in a quality soil mix when you order. When the roots fill the pot, go up one size in spring, no more. Darrell's rule: “Nothing too big right away. Just to get a good one size up.”
Pets and kids
Please keep this one away from pets and small children who chew plants. The ASPCA lists philodendrons, including the heartleaf philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum), as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. They contain insoluble calcium oxalates. The signs the ASPCA lists are mouth irritation, pain and swelling of the mouth, tongue and lips, heavy drooling, vomiting and trouble swallowing. NC State Extension lists every part of a philodendron as poisonous, because of calcium oxalate crystals, and notes that the sap can irritate skin. If your pet has chewed it, call your vet right away.
This is a floor plant, and as it grows its stems can reach out and trail, so leaves can end up within easy reach of a dog or a cat. Keep it in a room your pet doesn't go into, train the stems up a support instead of letting them trail on the floor, and pick up any fallen leaves. If you'd rather not take the chance, ask us at the counter about plants the ASPCA lists as non-toxic.
Sources: ASPCA, Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum) · NC State Extension, Philodendron
Not sure it suits your spot?
Send a photo of the corner you have in mind. Darrell, who has grown plants for more than 25 years, will tell you honestly if this plant will be happy there.
Goes well with
Philodendron tortumAnother philodendron at our shop, in a 6 in nursery pot. Darrell calls it a “very unique strappy leaf,” nothing like a typical philodendron.
Ficus AudreyA smaller ficus at our shop, in a 6 in nursery pot, for another bright spot in the room.
Braided money treeA money tree with a braided trunk, at our shop in a 5 in nursery pot.
Questions people ask
Is a philodendron Malay Gold toxic to cats and dogs?
Yes, if they chew it. The ASPCA lists philodendrons, such as the heartleaf philodendron, as toxic to dogs and cats, and NC State Extension lists every part of a philodendron as poisonous, because of calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing it can cause mouth pain and swelling, drooling, vomiting and trouble swallowing. Keep it out of reach, and call your vet right away if your pet has chewed it.
What is a Malay Gold philodendron?
Malay Gold is the name our grower uses for this philodendron, grown for its lime and gold leaves. Growers and shops don't agree on which wild species it comes from, so we use the grower's name and don't guess. Darrell's description: “it's got a lot more narrow branches as it kind of grows up from the bottom.”
How much light does a philodendron Malay Gold need?
Bright, indirect light, like an east window, or a few feet back from a south or west one. Darrell puts it simply: “a bright indirect light for Philodendrons.” Hot direct sun through glass can scorch the leaves. In a Vancouver winter, move it closer to your brightest window.
How often should I water a philodendron Malay Gold?
Go by the soil, not the calendar. Water when the top quarter of the soil is dry, so the top is never always wet and the bottom never dries out completely. Tip out any water left in the saucer. In a Vancouver winter the soil dries more slowly, so you'll water less often than in summer.
Does a Malay Gold philodendron need a moss pole?
It does better with one. Darrell says the Malay Gold “definitely would need to support more” than bushier philodendrons, and that when they climb a moss pole or another support, “they tend to grow bigger leaves and they look nicer as they kind of grow up.” A sturdy stake works too. The pot and saucer are included, but a support isn't.
How big is this philodendron? Will it fit?
Darrell measured the plant at about 2 ft (61 cm) tall, and the pot is 13 in (33 cm) across and 11 in (28 cm) tall. Give it some room to the sides as it grows, or a support to grow up. If you need an exact height for your spot, call or email us and we'll measure it for you.
Are the pot and saucer included?
Yes. The $214.90 is for the plant, the handmade ceramic pot from Vietnam and its saucer together, before tax. Darrell repots it in a quality soil mix when you order, so you don't need to repot it.
Can I pick it up, or do you deliver?
Pickup and delivery are both free. We deliver it free to Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby, and we contact you by phone or email after you pay to set up a delivery time. To pick it up instead, write “pickup” in the notes at checkout, then come to our shop at 3742 West 10th Avenue in Kitsilano any time we're open, 11:00 am to 6:30 pm, seven days a week. We repot it after you buy it, so please allow a little time at the shop.
What if my plant doesn't do well?
Call or email us within 30 days of your order, and we'll exchange it or give you a refund.
Is a Philodendron Malay Gold a good gift?
Yes, for someone who already has the common houseplants and would like one they may not already have. It arrives planted in its 13 inch handmade ceramic pot with the saucer. Not for a home with cats or dogs that chew plants.
Where can I buy a philodendron Malay Gold in Vancouver?
At DH Garden Centre, 3742 West 10th Avenue in Kitsilano, open 11:00 am to 6:30 pm, seven days a week. This philodendron is at our shop, so you can see it and buy it at the counter, or order it here and pick it up or have it delivered free. There's only one.
See it before you buy
This plant is at our shop in Kitsilano. Come and see it, and buy it at the counter if you like it. Or order here and pick it up, or we deliver it free.
DH Garden Centre
3742 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6R 2G4
Open 7 days, 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM