Bookshelf, high cabinet, or hanging pot
Heartleaf Philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum
Light requirement
Suits east or west-facing rooms, or 2–3 m back from a brighter window.
Velvety heart-shaped leaves on long rambling stems. Trails or climbs with equal enthusiasm, propagates instantly in water, and shrugs off low light and irregular watering.
Plant profile
Light
Medium light
Water
Water sparingly
Humidity
Average
Growth habit
Trailing
Mature size
Medium (40–90 cm)
Pet safe
Toxic to pets
Care level
Easy
Let the top few centimetres dry before watering. It tolerates dry spells well — stems and leaves store enough to stay lively.
Trailing, medium-sized — works well from a shelf or hanging basket.
Contains calcium oxalate crystals. Causes oral irritation, drooling, and vomiting in cats and dogs.
One of the more forgiving indoor plants — tolerates irregular care well.
Care guides for this plant