Philodendron Species, Velvet Leaf Philodendron, Heartleaf Philodendron
Philodendronhederaceum

Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus: Philodendron (fil-oh-DEN-dron)
Species: hederaceum (hed-er-AYE-see-um)

Synonym:Philodendron acrocardium

Synonym:Philodendron cuspidatum

Synonym:Philodendron micans

Synonym:Philodendron scandens

Synonym:Pothos hederaceus

Category
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Succulent

Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot

Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed