Heartleaf Philodendron

Heartleaf Philodendron Care

Philodendron cordatum

What is the plant

Heartleaf philodendron is a popular house plant because it is extremely easy to grow.
It's also known as the Sweetheart Plant.

Heart-shaped, glossy leaves emerge bronze, then quickly turn green.
The leaves are typically 2-4 in (5-10 cm) long, and cover its long, slender stems that can grow to 4 ft (1.2 m) or more.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

18°C - 24°C

Hardiness zone

min 10b

Difficulty

Hard

Hibernation

Cold Period

Invasive

Weed

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Philodendrons need a moderate amount of soil moisture. Before watering a philodendron, you should check a top inch of soil (2 cm) to make sure it is dry. It is important to let a soil dry out in between waterings. Water a plant once a week unless a soil is still saturated.
Pruning
Never remove more than a third of the foliage in any one year and cut just above a node on the stem.
Fertilizer
Mix the recommended amount of liquid fertilizer and water in a watering can. Then simply pour the mix into the soil as if you're watering the plant.

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Sunlight
Give the plants a break during the hot summer sun and place them in a partial shade.
Soil
Well-drained.
Propagation
Climbing philodendrons are easy to propagate from stem cuttings placed in a glass of water. Rooting hormone will increase the chances of success but is usually not necessary. Once a good network of roots has become established in water, pot up the new specimen.
Self-heading philodendrons sometimes send out plantlets that can be potted up once they gain some size. Philodendrons rarely flower indoors, so gathering seeds and planting them is not an option.
Some of the philodendron varieties are extremely fast-growers, especially the climbers. Pinch off the new growth to keep the plant manageable and repot them annually as they outgrow their pots.
Repot larger self-heading varieties as needed. These kinds (especially P. bipinnatifidum) can sometimes grow into very large specimens (8 feet tall, with 2- to 3-foot leaves), so be aware you'll need room for them to grow.

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Temperature
Average room temperature 60-75°F/16-24°C
Container
Container should provide ample drainage and room for growth. It actually responds very well to slight crowding, however, so with each repotting you should move it to a container that is only a little bit larger.
Popularity
7,402 people already have this plant 2,414 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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