Philodendron el choco red CARE + how I matured mine quickly

[@sherrykumar2883]

She is a stunning plant 😍 And, I completely thought it was named El Choco because of its coloring!

[@wildfern]

Hahah 🥲😄

[@daniellemorgan-jackson4114]

So excited for this video. I've decided after seeing your El Choco, I'm going to treat myself with one after I pass my MRI registry test. 😃

[@wildfern]

Amazing! You definitely deserve it 🥰

[@suedobak4971]

MRI registry is a tough one... good luck

[@madelineschmidt1058]

Good luck with your test internet stranger!

[@AshleyGrows]

Literally ordered a choco red because of one of your philo videos 🥰

[@osyros6698]

Fern your are glowing !! And your El Choco Red is stunning, I got emotional seeing her as a baby versus now; she grew so much !! Thank you for posting such relaxing and informative videos ✨

[@maddiehall8262]

Looking forward to more care videos! So many plant KZbinrs have gotten away from them and idk why, they’re such helpful videos. Would love to see one for ghost euphorbia and variegated Bear paw!!

[@rayacat1]

That is one gorgeous El Choco Red. I love the bright lines contrasted with the dark green, heart-shaped leaf pattern 😍

[@Alizardlovesyou]

I love these more focused zoom-ins on your current Beyoncé of the moment! I love hearing the relationship coaster you and the plant went through to reach this elevated status ♥️

[@BoojiePanda]

Hi Fern!! This plant is on my wishlist, so I appreciate the care video immensely! I finally got my MIlsbo Wide, along with the Mother Life light, and now I just need to go pick up some wired shelving. Soon I'll have the perfect cabinet to keep her in and then I can make my order. SO excited!!!

[@wildfern]

Do you grow philodendron el choco red? Or maybe it's on your wishlist? Let me know!! x

[@efraemcarltadina8883]

Hi fern good morning ❤️❤️❤️

[@wildfern]

@@efraemcarltadina8883 good morning 🥰

[@kibbit98]

Absolutely on the top of my wishlist!😍😍

[@roxanne5582]

def a wishlist plant but they are going for $1,500-$2,500 in my country right now :|

[@MaisieVine]

I really really want a choco red. Ever since I saw 6ours and how sunning it is. Can't wait to get one 😃

[@jimc6694]

Love the plant. Love your hair😂. I just find it so funny that people can just take it upon themselves to name and rename something.

[@Stephanie.vu_]

It looks soooo velvety 😍 def a wishlist plant for me

[@mossryan4027]

Seeing the size of that leaf (in less than a year!!) is making me so excited to put my plants on poles 😍

[@PhoenixFyreRising]

I don't have my el choco in a cabinet. I have it on a shelf near a humidifier and it is doing fine. I also spray the mist the leaves of all my philo's everyday especially ones getting new leaves and only once did I have a leaf get stuck. Misting does help it.

[@wildfern]

amazing 🙌 glad to hear it since I will be moving mine out of the cabinet soon

[@melodysmith5573]

Been wanting one of these … love these showcase/informative videos … maybe a unpopular opinion but I like these over plant tours … especially when we get to see how much it’s grown from when you 1st got it

[@karlyharris2941]

What a stunner, the choco is pretty too 😂 You’re definitely not the only one that thought that about the name! Super excited for the dragonscale care video, I just got one because of how gorgeous yours is. Im obsessed

[@halamadrid153]

I think you mean stoner. Yes she is one

[@kibbit98]

Your el Choco is SO beautiful 😍😍 In March it’s my birthday and So I bought myself a painted lady philodendron from a wonderful etsy seller and a burle Marx philodendron from botanicaz as an early bday present for myself 😅 now el choco is top of my list!! Yours inspires me to save for one and in fact, your painted lady is what inspired me to buy mine. You’re just so lovely Fern, these videos that kind of zoom in on one plant are so informative and I always learn a lot, thank you🥰

[@wildfern]

Ah that’s so awesome! And so glad you enjoy these videos 🥰

[@bronsonramoutar2414]

Absolutely love the closing music, chill vibes :).

[@Tinas.jungle]

I got my tiny philodendron el choco red because I like yours so much 🥰 I think it's a great idea doing care videos again! I found your channel last year when searching for cebu blue care tips 💚

[@PlantyGal05]

I love my El Choco! I got it pretty big already from a seller on etsy. It’s putting out a new leaf, but I have to find him a moss pole. It’s an easy going plant for me, and stunning. Mine is in the sunroom of my house. The room has a humidifier set at 45-50%, and it gets western light and grow lights in the winter. All my plants get fish emulsion super diluted in water most every watering and during watering time every plant gets a shower to dust it off and an Insecticidal soap spray as a preventative treatment.

[@ari505]

I definitely have this plant on my wishlist because of you 😍 hopefully I can find it at a reasonable price near me

[@tracyk2118]

Another fantastic video, Fern! This was all I needed to pull the trigger on one of my own. I hope it will be as stunning as yours!

[@LMEL756]

Love your dedication to putting anything with a leaf on a moss pole ✊🏻😹

[@HappyBuffalo-ky9ni]

I love this! I just ordered one and I’m so excited! How has it done in lower humidity? I have a small verrucosum I’m growing in ambient humidity and it’s doing good, but I’ve only had it a few days.

[@carolannbolinger3795]

I like the color of your hair now. Your plant is so pretty

[@wildfern]

Thank you ☺️☺️

[@wandashaw3551]

That plant looks amazing. I would love to see hoya spotlights!!

[@mkdila]

fern!!! both you and your el choco are glowing

[@swatch12345]

Such a gangster plant. Guess I'll have to get a pole. One of my favorites for sure.

[@hennesseyme9112]

I would love to have one. That plant is beautiful.

[@shanonsplantsplantingthyme5663]

A wishlist plant for me since I first saw one but I haven't had the opportunity yet. I was getting ready to pull the trigger when I watched a vid of yours and you were saying you were having probs with leaf emersion. Now I see yours and might just do it.

[@amywithay]

I want one so badly after seeing yours grow!

[@alvaferjoe2117]

The dewy skin❤️ deyummm you’re looking so beautiful

[@destineydowdy2689]

Ahhh I love seeing your videos come up in my feed, just in time to repot my P. Plowmanii

[@wildfern]

Perfect 💚💚

[@robinhavens695]

Your plant is sooo beautiful!!!💚😻💚

[@beardedhoya]

Ugh fern, your leaves are always so beautiful and green and dark and gorgeous. Idk if its just color correction or your lighting or youtube or something but wow. Its something ive noticed over such a long time and i wonder how you maintain such beautiful color.

[@natashaoreilly3546]

She’s a BEAST 😍😍😍 Good job Fern 🙌🤍

[@janebrewer9326]

I am rooting p. Melanochrysum and p. Verrucosum right now. I know you touch on yours in chore videos but I would love a care video. Thank you for your hard work!

[@darnellkramer-fitnessfound4064]

While you look like Angeline Jolie from hackers, your enthusiasm for the plant is simply wonderful. thanks.

[@carlyandrus3819]

This is so cool! Also…where is your lipstick from???

[@Jennn460]

Adding to my wishlist. :) thanks for the detailed tips.

[@wildfern]

You're so welcome!

[@Allofmypurplelifee]

My el choco is a huge mama and she lives in 60% humidity just fine! It takes an acclamation period but I want her to get even bigger so I just run my humidifier daily!

[@Anah-B]

This plant is seriously so amazing!!!

[@wildfern]

Thank you ☺️

[@Wendy-zl8kv]

It’s so gorgeous! Those leaves 🍃 thank you for the video

[@wildfern]

You’re welcome 😊

[@tracybates1699]

Hey Fern, I love ❤️ seeing your El Choco Red plant it is so stunning. I would love to have one of these in my collection. Haha 😂 I honestly thought the same as you Fern that it was called that name because of the colour on the back of the leaves 🙊 Thanks for sharing your tips and care regarding this plant Tc Xx

[@nicolerogers5940]

What lipstick are you wearing? I love it!

[@thehouseplantwitch35]

Please do a care video on your Verrecosum! I’ve been on the struggle bus with mine and I need help ;-;

[@vicstee482]

What a stunning plant!

[@marissabroussard680]

I have a huge mature choco red and it hasn’t lost any of its red. The most mature leaves are about 13” long

[@thaisspaixaoo]

Omg loved it,do your verracosum next

[@kimdye3484]

How did you know I’m getting an El Choco in the mail next week and that I needed a care video 🥰

[@christinaroberts8285]

Just came to say I thought the name was related to it’s chocolate-esque coloring, too. Lol. I just got one that I went in on together with a friend, so next will be propagating it!

[@wildfern]

😁😁

[@samanthabecerra8488]

The philodendron el choco red is one of my all time favorites 😍💚, thanks for the content 🙂

[@wildfern]

It's so incredible! Glad you like it too x

[@Ddress101]

Thank you for the video. You are very pretty so does your plant 😊

[@sharonpoyle1177]

The most beautiful plant ❤

[@denisevasquez9589]

Will we get a thrips video soon?? Also, I love your earrings! Where did you get them from??

[@TheLucille7]

Beautiful! Looks so healthy

[@devilwingbegonia9486]

I thought it was because of the chocolatey color too! :.) at least I know now!

[@wildfern]

Hahah makes me feel better!

[@kellywood7186]

I thought the same, lol.

[@guysiberry3011]

I'd love to know your take on care for Philodendron tortum.

[@lynn8062]

Yes! I would love to see that too! Yours looks so happy and healthy. 😍 I have two small ones and watch them like a hawk. Lol I see they are becoming more popular. Love your videos!! 🤩

[@Plant_mom657]

Can you do a video about how to grow plants from bulbs? That would be pretty helpful. Loved this video. ❤️

[@davidarguelles5202]

« _Philodendron rubrijuvenile_ Croat & R. Kaufmann, a member of subsect. _Achyropodium_ , of Colombian origin, is described and illustrated. It is characterized by its densely pustular petioles and ovate-cordate-sagittate blades, which are velvety on the upper surface and bright crimson red on the lower surface when immature. » From _Aroideana_ no. 45 vol. 1 (Feb, 2022)

[@JordanHeath-l8q]

wooooow i really thought it was choco like chocolate too.... seriously looks like chocolate to me I LOVE

[@JordanHeath-l8q]

also love that you stressed how everyone's watering schedule is going to vary, "so, water once a week, twice a week? how often?" knocks top 3 least favorite questions working in a plant shop

[@Emma-yw2yf]

I'm a few weeks behind you in my buzzcut so it's fun to see what my hair is going to look like in a couple more weeks 😂 also your el choco is 😍😍😍

[@wildfern]

I love that haha! It’s such a fun journey 😄

[@zap4980]

Beautiful 🤩😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩 Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@isaza5716]

I had the same association with the red backs as 'choco' ^^.

[@blooperthesquid8215]

Those leaves look so velvety and shiny! And you're glowing, I love your make up, what lipstick are you wearing? 🥰

[@wildfern]

Thank you! The lipstick is from a brand called Sam Marcel, I went to find the link and I don't see their website anymore 🧐

[@chrissyfredrickson4825]

I'd love to see a care video on philodendron splendid 🤩 also I'd love to send u something 💕, do u have a po box or somewhere I can send it?

[@mykafoxx]

Ugggh this plant is perfect 🤩😍🤩

[@mamidosel848]

Very useful this video thanks 👍👍😊😊😊

[@violetta1953]

I love your El Choco Red and will be great to see that newbie leaf come in!! I wonder if you could recommend any hanging plants for a southwest window? I have had my Krimson Princess in that window (gets strong daylight during the day) and it has formed two peduncles and flowered a few times now but I am noticing that some of the leaves are starting to turn yellow/green and look a bit burnt (some brown spots) not really sun-stressed look (although, I hope that isn’t due to overwatering!). I don’t think it is overwatering but more likely getting too much sun, I think. Anyway, considering swapping her out for another hanging plant. Any thoughts? Thanks!!!

[@wildfern]

Trailing jade, burros tail succulent, and Hoya compacta (regular or variegated) are my favourite hanging high light plants 😃

[@violetta1953]

@@wildfern Thanks Fern! :). Love your content … keep it up!

[@MykieJean]

Loved this vid! This plant has been on my wish list FOREVER but I’m waiting to get a more permanent place and more room because ha…ya girl already got lots of plants 😂 could you do one for your silver sword?? I know you just chopped it recently but I love that one!

[@wildfern]

hahah fair enough! thanks for watching x

[@samanthav3691]

I would love one of these one day 😍 you look so pretty fern!

[@wildfern]

Thank you 🥺🥺🖤

[@mymy123020]

I just got a baby dragon scale dirt cheap and im really nervous about the care🥺 i have some other alos that are doing quite well but i’d LOVE to see a video on that💚

[@plantluxathome6756]

Look at those large velvety leaves 😍

[@fallenbarbieee]

I’m at 1:16, and you are NOT the only person who thought that!😅

[@kimbermoss]

Does anyone else just want to sleep on those sofr, pillow, velvety leaves???😍😍😍

[@dougd12]

haha yes! i was literally gonna comment that id just wanna rub them against my cheek 😆

[@jessicakihlman4659]

You are definitely not alone on thinking the name was from the color not the region it originated from 😅 Except I thought it was from the way the leaves come in because watching them go from orange to chocolate is so pretty 😍

[@lynettestewart5118]

I wiah my leaves were this deep green with texture of velvet.

[@sabrinamooha]

Love this plant ! Adding this to my wishlist ! But girl listen I wanted to suggest hanging your bike ? If you’ve got a spot to do so & if it’s not too heavy for you to lift up and down 🙂🤷🏻‍♀️ I did this in my previous place and just had it hang from the ceiling from a stud in the ceiling!! Xox love your videos always . And your earrings are sooweeet ❤️

[@laurarowan2994]

Any updates on how this is doing growing outside the cabinet? I’m wondering if it will be okay in higher ambient/ 60% humidity :)

[@wildfern]

It’s doing fabulous :) it just put out a huge leaf! I think 60% would be plenty.

[@laurarowan2994]

@@wildfern that’s awesome! Thanks for the quick response! This is totally on my wishlist :)

[@lisabromeliads8150]

How do you keep your moss pole wet without watering the plant?

[@breannacruz8935]

not related at all, but what lip color are you wearing? i’m obsessed

[@karlajohnson5402]

When did you add the moss pole? Was it still pretty small?

[@klaudiastrama4449]

I fought the same that Choco is for chocolate 😊

[@emmasplantz]

she's soooo pretty. I need this plant.

[@donovanmoth2981]

Can we get a video transitioning plants our of an Ikea Cabinet 😩🌱 I have so many ready to go lol

[@dedemoka]

Wonderful plant! Just bought one, so excited to receive it! I tought the same thing 😂 choco for chocolate, obviously? Btw, you are soooo pretty ❤️

[@wildfern]

Thank you so much 🥺

[@suedobak4971]

This plant is sooo stunning. And of course I thought the naming had something to do with chocolate.

[@sheam9988]

Mine was still big when I bought it a few months ago. now I'm considering to give it a mosspole too (that's how I found your video). can I ask, what this poles diameter is?

[@cassidyburel1009]

On my wishlist!!

[@wildfern]

🙌

[@kaliphaneuf7249]

I wishhhh I had an El choco.. I'm gonna allow myself one wish plant with my tax money... It's between this one, Florida beauty, and snowdrift.... I want to find a good price on whichever i choose and I think ultimately it will depend on the prices and that will determine my final decision.

[@snertkriebels]

Did you plant up your el choice red when it was that tiny? I have a tiny el choice red and i'm kind of scared to pot it up up i also want it to start attaching to a moss pole

[@rhondafisher72]

Beautiful plant.

[@mxrider87]

Hey! Question. Mine is pushing a red pod with the leaf inside, but it's massif compared to the plant. Should I help open the pod? I don't want the leaf to get hurt

[@cassievallejo211]

Do you water most plants with poles in your shower? Is it tap or treated water? Just curious as some plants are so sensitive.

[@jeffzimmerman25]

Two beauties on screen at once! 👀

[@Thefortnitekids123]

Definitely not the only one who thought chocolate 😆

[@ThePotandVineCo.]

Is there a reason why you can’t plant it in soil?

[@juzzme3051]

i think it would have grown bigger if you have a bigger pole and the moss is not too congested for the roots to crawl in. bigger roots means bigger leaves

[@gilln3074]

Your el choco red is gorgeous and perfect Fern ❤️ Got mine 1 month ago. Since then lost 2 leaves and the only remaining one has turned completely yellow... a new growth is coming though. Hopefully it can make it. P.S. your lipstick is absolutely stunning! What’s the brand and colour of that? 😍

[@bellewill9748]

Beautiful plant. But you look absolutely fantastic.

[@touchanimalrehab]

Hi Fern I have an el choco red and it’s getting really spindly. How do I get it to sprout another stem?