Philodendron hederaceum

Velvet Leaf Philodendron, Philodendron Micans, Heartleaf Philodendron, Sweetheart Plant

Easy careSemi-epiphyteMildly toxic10–180 cm

A trailing philodendron with velvety, heart-shaped leaves that shift between bronze, green, and purple depending on the light. 'Micans' corresponds to P. hederaceum var. hederaceum, the velvet-leaved variety native to tropical America. It climbs readily on moss poles or trails along surfaces, and does well in the warm, humid conditions of a closed terrarium.

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Velvet Leaf Philodendron image

Care

Light

Indirect light(preferred)Bright indirectShade tolerant

Humidity

Medium (40–60%)(preferred)High (60–80%)

Temperature

10°C25°C40°C
18°C – 29°C

Soil

Well draining(preferred)Peat mossOrchid mix

Moisture

Moist(preferred)

Soil pH

5.6 – 7.5

Appearance

Growth habit

ClimbingTrailing

Leaf shape

Heart

Leaf texture

Velvety

Distribution

Propagation

Take stem cuttings with at least one node and root in water or moist sphagnum moss. Roots appear in 2–3 weeks. Spring and summer give the best results during active growth. Rooting hormone is optional but can speed things up.