Common name: Heartleaf Philodendron
Scientific name: Philodendron hederaceum /scandens
 
Description: epiphytic climbing plant with rich, green, heart-shaped leaves and smooth stems with aerial roots growing at each node. These are naturally found climbing up trees in tropical forests where they anchor themselves to the tree’s surface, and some can grow to 10-20ft high with optimal conditions! This plant does well in bright, indirect light and prefers a humid environment, like rainforest conditions, and will grow best when given something to climb up but will also be happy left to trail. These look great in taller enclosures such as arboreal tarantula and mantid set-ups due to their climbing nature, but they will also offer great ground-coverage for more terrestrial set-ups.
 
Place of origin: Central America, Caribbean
Type: epiphytic climber/ vine
Habitat: tropical forest
Humidity: 50% or higher
Lighting: bright, indirect light/ can tolerate shade
Temperature: 12-30˚C
Watering: water when top 1-2 inches of soil are dry
Soil: moist, well-draining soil
Growth rate: fast
 
Please note: live plants may vary in size and colour to the one pictured here. Although we use natural fertilizers and pest-preventatives to keep our plants happy and healthy, we highly suggest removing the plant from its potting mix and washing it thoroughly in distilled water before repotting or placing straight into a set-up.