Philodendron Hederaceum Vs Micans. They are the reason behind the satin like texture on the flushed purple leaves. In the juvenile form the leaf is heart shaped and has a bronzy.
Velvet leaf or heart leaf philodendron philodendron hederaceum fil od den dron hed er aye see um syns. The philodendron hederaceum var. Philodendron hederaceum micans is also known by the names philodendron micans heart leaf philodendron and sweetheart plant.
Philodendron scandens philodendron micans philodendron scandens micans philodendron oxycardium philodendron hederaceum jacq schott is the correct and accepted scientific name for this species of philodendron.
They are the reason behind the satin like texture on the flushed purple leaves. It was named ad described as such by heinrich wilhelm schott in wiener. It has gorgeous heart shaped leaves that are generally quite dark in colour with tones of black and copper and pinks and reds in the new growth. Philodendron hederaceum changes its leaf size and shape as it matures.