Plant Care Guides / Indoor / Easy Care
The heartleaf philodendron is the classic trailing houseplant. Its glossy, heart-shaped leaves tumble from a shelf, hang from a basket or climb a moss pole, and it grows so willingly that even total beginners find it hard to fail with. This covers the green Scandens form and the velvety Micans variety, both need the same care.
It roots incredibly easily. Snip a stem below a node, put it in a glass of water, and you will have roots within a couple of weeks. One plant becomes many in no time.
Medium to bright, indirect light. It genuinely tolerates low light better than most plants, which is why it thrives in bathrooms and hallways. Growth just slows down. Avoid direct sun, which yellows the leaves.
Water when the top couple of centimetres dry out. It is forgiving of the odd missed watering but does not enjoy sitting in soggy soil. Normal household humidity is fine, though it responds well to an occasional mist.
Feed once a month through spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Skip winter.
Repot when roots start circling the pot or growing through the drainage holes. A standard well-draining potting mix is all it needs. It is happy being slightly root-bound.
Ask about availability. We keep a changing range of indoor plants. WhatsApp us to see what is in store, or pop in and we will help you choose.
