Philodendron Red Heart Leaf. Do not overwater and you have a stunning strong grower for many years. Heart shaped glossy leaves emerge bronze then quickly turn green.
This philodendron unlike others prefer to stay on the dry side. How to fertilize heartleaf philodendron. Heartleaf philodendron or commonly called philodendron cordatum because of its 2 4 inch heart shaped leaves.
Philodendron red heart scientific name local name.
Look for a water soluble or liquid all purpose plant food and mix it at the recommended dosage on the label or slightly more diluted. Also called the velvet leaf philodendron the micans plant is a trailing vine with heart shaped leaves as its name suggests the leaves have a velvety texture with stunning iridescent foliage. The leaves are typically 2 4 in 5 10 cm long and cover its long slender stems that can grow to 4 ft 1 2 m. Healthy plant barerooted no soil.