Description

Philodendron scandens is known as the Sweetheart Plant, or Heart-Leaf, due to the beautiful leaf shape. It’s obvious association with love makes it a thoughtful gift for weddings, anniversaries or just because.

The sweetheart Plant is a vining Philodendron and can grow to astonishing lengths, either supported as a climber or left trailing from a hanging basket or shelf. A row of trailing Philodendron scandens makes a fantastic living, green curtain. Mature plants may produce spathes of green-white flowers.

How to care for your philodendron

Water: Let the soil become dry between waterings, if your leaves droop this means your philodendron is not getting enough water.

Light: Allow your philodendron to get plenty of bright, but indirect sunlight, too much and leaves can turn yellow.

Humidity: They can survive in a low humidity environment, but it will thrive with a higher humidity level. Mist the leaves regularly.

Temperature: They like to be in a warmer spot about 18 degrees C.

Toxic to cats & dogs? Yes

Air purifying? Yes