Easy Tropical Plant
Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light, Low Light)
Average Watering Needs
Mature Height 4 feet

Heartleaf Philodendron is a tried and true houseplant that requires so little care that even new gardeners will have great success getting this tropical vining plant to reach extreme lengths. The deep-green, heart-shaped leaves are large at maturity but start small and bronze colored, making it easy for a new gardener to see what growth progress has been made. The scientific name Philodendron cordatum has been changed to Philodendron hederaceum, which better describes the ivy-like way that this plant grows. Although Pothos and Philodendron appear to be almost the same plant, they are different. The best clue is the leaf shape. Leaves that are truly heart shaped, with an indentation at the stem, are Philodendrons. Leaves that are flat across the bottom of the leaf are Pothos.

Best Locations For Growing Heartleaf Philodendron

Philodendrons will happily grow in any room of the house. The only requirement is that it be allowed to ramble and trail. Philodendrons are popularly grown in hanging baskets where they can spill over the side and ramble along furniture. Broadleaf houseplants like Heartleaf Philodendron are excellent for filtering the air in offices and other low-light environments. All Philodendron varieties are poisonous to children and pets.

Heartleaf Philodendron Sunlight Requirements

Heartleaf Philodendron grows well in bright to low indirect light levels. Moving this plant from one light level to another may take some adjustment, but Philodendrons adapt quickly. Bright direct light will scorch the leaves and cause bleaching and burns. Philodendrons can be moved outside for the summer to dress up any deck or patio, as long as the area is semi-shaded.

Heartleaf Philodendron Care

Philodendrons like to have the soil dry out in between waterings. Use a potting mix that has perlite and fine Orchid bark mixed in. This plant is not overly picky about humidity or temperature levels. A typical room temperature of 68-80 degrees F with average humidity levels is acceptable. Taking cuttings of Heartleaf Philodendron is very easy and a great way to keep the plant dense and vigorous. The cuttings can be rooted in a glass of water within 1-2 weeks and then potted into small containers to grow.

Watering Heartleaf Philodendron

Let the top 1-2 inches of soil dry before watering. Philodendron grows actively year-round and needs to be checked once a week. It can be affected by fungal diseases. Letting the soil dry in between waterings is the best way to ensure these diseases are not a problem.

Feeding Heartleaf Philodendron

Apply diluted liquid houseplant food once a month. Ensure that the soil is damp before using fertilizer, or use the feed at half the manufacturer's recommended strength. Fertilizing during the winter is not needed.

Heartleaf Philodendron Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light, Low Light

Care Requirements: Easy

Watering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.

Pet Friendly: No

Kid Friendly: No

Air Purifier: Moderate

Habit: Climbing

Growth Rate: Fast

Mature Height: 4 feet

Mature Spread: 2-3 inches

Flowering: No

Flower Color(s): None

Flower Shade/Description: Grown for Foliage

Fragrant: No

Foliage Type:

Foliage Color(s): Green

Foliage Description: Green

Temperature: 65° - 80°F (18° - 27°C)

Humidity: Average (40% - 60%)

Common Name: Heartleaf Philodendron

Other Name(s): Cordatum Heartleaf

Scientific Name: Philodendron cordatum

Plant Type: House Plant

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

Heartleaf Philodendron

Best Locations For Growing Heartleaf Philodendron

Heartleaf Philodendron Sunlight Requirements