How to grow Heart Leaf Philodendron

Philodendron scandens

Dappled Sun
OR
Indoor
Medium

This is a very easy houseplant – or outdoor grower in higher zones (9+). It will climb if given opportunity and leaves will get much larger in these circumstances. Otherwise, leaves will stay small along a creeping or hanging vine.

If grown up or allowed to climb a wall or tree the leaves keep getting bigger.

When growing in a container indoors, pinch your plant to allow it to branch; otherwise it will grow with a single long stem. Always pinch above a leaf node. A new stem will grow from that node.

Feed monthly spring through fall with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

Growing Heart leaf philodendron from seed

Propagation is by stem cuttings taken in spring or early summer. Roots easily in water or moist soil.¹

How long does Heart leaf philodendron take to grow?

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Heart leaf philodendron Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin scandens meaning “climbing”

Other names for Heart leaf philodendron

Heart-leaf philodendron

Footnotes

¹ guide-to-houseplants.com/heartleaf-philodendron.html