Heartleaf Philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum
Family: Araceae
Heartleaf Philodendron grows in low to bright indirect light and prefers loose, organic, well-drained potting mix. Water needs: Moderate; allow upper soil to dry slightly.
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How to Grow Heartleaf Philodendron
Heartleaf Philodendron growing information includes sunlight requirements of Low to bright indirect light, soil conditions listed as Loose, organic, well-drained potting mix with a soil pH of 5.5-6.5, and Moderate; allow upper soil to dry slightly water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12 outdoors; commonly grown indoors. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Heartleaf Philodendron as Usually propagated from stem cuttings, with planting or establishment depth listed as Not commonly grown from seed. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years to substantial vine size.
Plant Overview
Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum) is listed in the Araceae family and categorized as a houseplant with a perennial vine life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0206
- Family
- Araceae
- Plant type
- Houseplant
- Life cycle
- Perennial vine
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Heartleaf Philodendron is listed for low to bright indirect light conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate; allow upper soil to dry slightly. The database soil reference is Loose, organic, well-drained potting mix. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12 outdoors; commonly grown indoors.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-12 outdoors; commonly grown indoors
- Sunlight
- Low to bright indirect light
- Soil
- Loose, organic, well-drained potting mix
- Soil pH
- 5.5-6.5
- Water needs
- Moderate; allow upper soil to dry slightly
Seed & Germination
For propagation, the database note is usually propagated from stem cuttings. Planting-depth guidance: Not commonly grown from seed. The listed time to maturity is 1-2 years to substantial vine size. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- Usually propagated from stem cuttings
- Seed depth
- Not commonly grown from seed
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 1-2 years to substantial vine size
Garden Information
- Toxicity / cautions
- Toxic if ingested; keep away from children and pets
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.