Heartleaf Philodendron Care

Heartleaf Philodendrons are the ultimate easy-care trailing plant. They grow quickly, tolerate neglect, and propagate easily - perfect for plant beginners. ## Basic Care **Light:** Extremely adaptable. Thrives in low to bright indirect light. **Water:** Very forgiving. Water when top inch of soil feels dry. **Growth:** Fast-growing trailer that can reach several feet long. **Flexibility:** Can trail from baskets or climb up supports. ## Why This Plant Is Perfect for Beginners - Tolerates low light better than most plants - Forgives irregular watering - Grows quickly and rewarding - Easy to propagate and share - Adapts to various home conditions - Beautiful heart-shaped leaves ## Training and Styling **As a trailer:** - Perfect for hanging baskets - Drapes beautifully from shelves - Can cascade down furniture **As a climber:** - Provide moss pole or trellis - Leaves grow larger when climbing - Creates impressive vertical display ## Propagation Made Simple 1. Cut 4-6 inch stem with at least one node 2. Place in water or moist soil 3. Roots develop in 1-2 weeks 4. Plant when roots are 1-2 inches long ## Varieties to Consider - **Classic Green**: Deep green heart-shaped leaves - **Brasil**: Green with yellow-lime variegation - **Micans**: Velvety, bronze-purple leaves - **Lemon Lime**: Bright yellow-green coloring ## Air Purification Like many philodendrons, heartleaf varieties help remove: - Formaldehyde - Ammonia - Other common household toxins ## Common Confusion Often confused with Golden Pothos, but philodendrons have: - Thinner, more heart-shaped leaves - Aerial roots that are less prominent - Different leaf texture and growth pattern - More tolerance for lower light conditions