Philodendron Micans, Philodendron Hederaceum
Botanical Name: Philodendron hederaceum 'Micans'
Common Names: Heartleaf Philodendron, Sweetheart Plant
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About
The Philodendron Micans is a beautiful and unique varietal. Sometimes called the Velvet Leaf Philodendron, the Micans has relatively small heart shaped leaves that are soft in appearance and texture. This green beauty can trail or climb on long elegant vines and it is highly tolerant of and adaptable to a wide variety of environments.
Care Guide
Light Requirements
Prefers bright indirect light. Tolerates medium light. Growth will slow in medium light conditions. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.
Artificial Light
Direct Sun
Water Needs
Prefers consistent but moderate watering. Tolerates occasional dryness. Will not tolerate excessive watering.
Infrequent
Frequent
Soil Preference
Prefers chunky soil with plenty of large, organic, particulate matter. The coarseness of the soil allows water to drain freely while the individual components hold moisture effectively.
Moisture Retention
Fast Drying
Retentive
Drainage Speed
Slow
Fast
Naming
Philodendrons, members of the Araceae family, are the OG tree huggers. The Greek root is philo, meaning love or affection and dendron, meaning tree. The Micans is also known as Velvet Leaf Philodendron.
Origin
Philodendron Micans is native to Central America and the Caribbean islands of Dominica and Tobago. It is an epiphytic plant, gleaning water and nutrients from the air and other plants. It can be found in tropical forests beneath the tall canopy of trees, climbing the trunks and branches around it.
Characteristics
This beautiful trailing plant features vibrant dark green and velvety heart shaped leaves that climb up or down on delicate green vines. The Philodendron Micans is highly tolerant houseplant and will thrive in a variety of environments. Philodendrons are hardy plants with a strong will to live and propagate.
