Dark before it gets dramatic. This grower’s-choice release of Philodendron billietiae × atabapoense ‘Black Billie’ brings together the elongated form associated with billietiae and the rich, dark character associated with atabapoense. Expect charcoal-green foliage, softly rippled margins, pale central veins, and warm bronze-to-burgundy color through the petioles and fresh growth.
Each plant was propagated from a cutting taken from Plant Gallery’s mother plant and grown on as an individual juvenile.
Three plants are available in the current release. The photographs show examples from this batch; your order will contain one plant selected by Plant Gallery and may not be the exact specimen pictured.
The current batch ranges from a one-leaf plant with an active growth point to fuller multi-leaf juveniles. Leaf count, width, length, color, petiole tone, growth stage, and minor cosmetic condition will vary. Requests for a particular plant or phenotype cannot be guaranteed.
This batch is the confirmed hybrid Philodendron billietiae × atabapoense, commonly recognized in collector circles by the trade name “Black Billie.”
GALLERY NOTES
Three plants, one dark line, and no two silhouettes telling the story the same way.
PLANT SNAPSHOT
• Listing type: Grower’s choice; photographs show examples from the current batch
• Release quantity: Three plants available in this release
• Stage: Established juvenile
• Hybrid: Philodendron billietiae × atabapoense
• Collector-trade name: ‘Black Billie’
• Propagation: Cutting from Plant Gallery’s mother plant
• Current foliage: Current plants range from one established leaf with active growth to fuller multi-leaf juveniles
• Current medium: Chunky, bark-forward aroid mix with perlite
• Condition: Natural leaf-shape variation, water spotting, light surface marks, and minor edge wear are visible across the batch; each plant is reviewed before packing
• Experience level: Intermediate
CARE AT A GLANCE
• Light: Bright, indirect light; protect from strong direct afternoon sun
• Water: Keep lightly and evenly moist, allowing approximately the upper inch of medium to approach dryness between waterings; do not leave saturated
• Humidity: Consistent humidity around 55–70% is preferred, paired with gentle airflow
• Temperature: Warm, stable conditions around 68–82°F; avoid cold drafts and abrupt changes
• Medium: Use an airy, bark-forward aroid mix that drains freely while retaining light moisture
• Support: Offer a slim pole or other climbing support as the plant begins to extend
REPRESENTATIVE PLANT NOTICE
The photographs show examples from the current batch. Your plant will be selected by Plant Gallery and will vary in leaf count, shape, size, color, petiole tone, growth stage, and minor cosmetic condition. Selection is grower’s choice, and requests for a particular specimen cannot be guaranteed.
GOOD TO KNOW
Juvenile Philodendrons can react to shipping or environmental changes by marking or retiring an older leaf. Give the plant time to settle before repotting or making major changes to its growing conditions.
Although all three plants share the same mother-plant source, each cutting can develop at its own pace and show natural variation in leaf count, shape, color, and growth stage.
This plant contains calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic if chewed or ingested. Keep it away from pets and small children.
Each plant is carefully selected, secured, and presented through Plant Gallery’s elevated collector packaging experience.