Philodendron 'Jose Buono' is an easy to grow variegated Philodendron of unknown origin. It is also not known whether it is a hybrid or a cultivar. Leaf blades are mid- to dark green, coriaceous, thick, elliptical to oblong. Variegation is variable form leaf to leaf and appears as blotches and spots of lime green and white. It is a scandent plant and will climb given suitable support. A very fast and prolific grower.

form the Modern Latin genus name Philodendron (Schott, 1830), form Greek philodendron, neuter of philodendrons "loving trees," form philo- "loving" (see philo-) + dendron "tree" (form PIE *der-drew-, form root *deru- "to be firm, solid, steadfast," also forming words for "wood, tree"). The plant so called because it clings to trees.