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Heartleaf philodendron

4.9 out of 5 (67 experiences)

Survivor

Fast grower

Also known as

Philodendron scandens and Philodendron Brazil

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Philodendron hederaceum

Genus

Philodendron

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

What other plant parents say

Survivor 44

Fast grower 42

Easy to propagate 33

Large, lush leaves 21

Pet friendly 4

Browns easily 3

Blooms easily 3

@Sofiaavello

Pembroke Pines, FL

04/03/2021

Okay, so let me start by saying i know this is not a HeartLeaf Philo. I actually have no idea what plant this is, so if anyone knows that would be cool. This plant is my mother’s, and i’m caring for …

@Misfityogim…

Fort Mill, SC

02/15/2021

Who doesn’t love a Philodendron? One of my very first plants. One I’ve killed so many times when trying to properly care for plant. A true survivor but when properly taken care of will grow beautif…

@Gabyloveswa…

Denver, CO

04/13/2021

My monstera has given me no problems so far which is interesting-my two pothos plants seem more problematic and high maintenance which I didn’t expect. Monstera leaves are growing quickly with so man…

@Alex

New York, NY

03/13/2021

Philodendrons are in my top 3 favorite types of plant. They grow quickly even when not in great light situations, and don’t need to be watered too often. If you’re neglectful for a bit they’ll be oka…

@Sarahsalith

02/15/2021

I can't tell you how old the mother plant is, but I've had pieces of this for YEARS. I've never fertilized it and it hasn't had tons of light and that's why I think it's so small. But it's so petite …

@Nerskine

04/09/2021

I love this guy. He’s great for a plant parent’s ego, because he grows so fast- makes you feel like you’re doing a great job! 😂 He’s also super easy to propagate to fill in bare spots or start a whol…

@Martin

New York, NY

02/12/2021

All this plant does is grow. Non-stop. Ingredients 1) Placed on an east-facing windowsill 2) Greg 3) Season = it doesn’t matter. It grows nonstop year round. If you want a plant that grows. Look …

@Blacklily96

04/19/2021

I’m hoping to take cuttings of my Pothos and put it in the same pot as my philodendron but we will see how that goes 😭 if it works out it should be so pretty 🥺

@Jordankayle…

West Lafayette, IN

02/17/2021

This plant gives 0 effs. Don’t water it? It grows. Water it? Grows. Look at it wrong? It’s not sensitive. This thing still grows

@Sydneyeash

Goshen, IN

03/21/2021

Easily one of my favorite philodendrons:) grows new leaves at least once every two weeks and doesn’t require a ton of attention

How to care for Heartleaf philodendron

Water

How often to water your Heartleaf philodendron

Heartleaf philodendron needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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