Heartleaf philodendron Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Philodendron hederaceum, commonly known as the Sweetheart Plant because of its heart-shaped shape, is a tropical plant native to Central America. Please note that the Sweetheart Plant is poisonous to touch, but it has benefits, one of which is that it can filter the air around it.
Common Name |
Heart-leaf Philodendron, Sweetheart Plant
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Plant Type
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Climbers
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Philodendron hederaceum
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Genus
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Philodendron
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Heartleaf philodendron Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Heartleaf philodendron.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Heartleaf philodendron needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Heartleaf philodendron needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Heartleaf philodendron Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Heartleaf philodendron to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Heartleaf philodendron prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Heartleaf philodendron Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Heartleaf philodendron. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Heartleaf philodendron plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Heartleaf philodendron Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Heartleaf philodendron plant. |
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Maximum Height |
156 Inches or
4 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Heartleaf philodendron toxic to pets? |
Yes
Most Philodendron can be toxic for your pets and human if ingested |
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Garden Style |
Formal Garden
Modern Garden
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Heartleaf philodendron Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Heartleaf philodendron, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Heartleaf philodendron Native Region |
Find out where the Heartleaf philodendron plant originated. |
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Country |
United States of America (the)
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Specific Location
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This plant grows in tropical Central and South America. |
