Heartleaf Philodendron

This evergreen vine is a native of Mexico, Brazil, and the West Indies and is known for its beautiful heart-shaped dark green leaves. Heart-leaf philodendrons are one of the most widespread species of philodendrons, and they are sold as house plants on the market today. This plant grows as a vine that can either trail or climb, depending on the habitat you provide. Individual vines on this plant can reach up to 13’ in length if allowed to grow unchecked. Heart-leaf philodendrons prefer medium light, but they will tolerate very low levels of light for a short period of time. It prefers average indoor air temperatures and can tolerate low humidity, even though it prefers a more humid and damper environment. Several varieties are available other than the traditional old-fashioned variety, including ‘Micans’ with dark green velvety leaves and dark red backs, ‘Brazil’ with unique green striped variegation, and several different variegated varieties being developed for the market. If you are looking for a hardy plant that will tolerate various conditions and some neglect, I would highly suggest trying one of the varieties of heart-leaf philodendron.

 

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