Heartleaf Philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum
Family Araceae
Heart-shaped leaves by the yard: heartleaf philodendron drapes bookcases and door frames in soft green cascades that can run eight feet long. It has the romance of a fussy trailing plant with none of the temperament — lush is simply its default setting.
Nearly as indestructible as a pothos but softer to look at, it's content in medium light and fine being ignored for a week. Not a snack for cats or dogs, so hang it high — a basket hook was always its best angle anyway.
Medium to bright indirect
Moderate water
Fast growth
Deer-resistant
None winter chill
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Hardy inZones 10-12Heartleaf Philodendron · Common problems
Common heartleaf philodendron problems
Pests
3 problems on file
- Mealybugs
- Aphids (rare)
- Fungus Gnats
Diseases
1 problem on file
Heartleaf Philodendron · Growing & propagation
Growing heartleaf philodendron
- Light
- Medium to bright indirect
- Water
- Moderate
Top inch dry between waterings
Soil- Standard potting mix + perlite · pH 5.5 - 6.5
Fertilizer- Monthly in growing season
Pruning- Anytime
Pinch past a node to bush it up; cuttings root in water.
Spacing- One per pot
How to plant & propagate heartleaf philodendron
- Propagate
- Stem/leaf cuttings, division, or pups
Heartleaf Philodendron · Calculators & field guides
A little help in the garden.
Heartleaf Philodendron · Yearly calendar
The heartleaf philodendron year, month by month
Jan
PruneJanuary to December
PrunePruneJanuary to December
What each band means
- Prune — shape it now — cuts heal cleanly and structure is visible.
These are the species' typical months — expect them a few weeks earlier in warm zones and later in cold ones. Watch the plant, not just the calendar.
Heartleaf Philodendron · Ecology & uses
Ecology & uses
Philodendron hederaceum
Heartleaf Philodendron in the garden system
- Moisture
- Facultative / average
- Deer
- Resistant
A safer unfenced choice
Origin- Introduced
What heartleaf philodendron is grown for
⚠ Toxic if eatenToxic to cats/dogs (calcium oxalate)
Use- Hanging baskets
- Use
- Shelf trailing
Edibility, identification, and traditional-use notes here are general reference — not medical or veterinary advice, and not a claim that any plant treats or prevents anything. Medicinal ratings record how strongly a plant features in herbal tradition, nothing more. Never eat or dose a plant you have not positively identified. More on how to use this library.
Heartleaf Philodendron · Varieties & cultivars
Choosing a heartleaf philodendron variety
'Brasil' (lime stripe); 'Micans' (velvet leaf); classic green
Sources & plant identity
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Heartleaf Philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum
The plant, at a glance.
- Botanical name
- Philodendron hederaceum
- Plant family
- Araceae
- Growth habit
- Houseplant · Perennial
- Origin
- Introduced
- USDA plant symbol
- PHHE17
- Invasive risk
- Low
Hardiness, size and timing vary with your cultivar, soil and climate.
Rooted in research.
University extension research, brought together with hands-on growing experience at Story Thyme Farms.
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Questions
Heartleaf Philodendron questions, answered straight.
Do deer eat heartleaf philodendron?
Rarely — heartleaf philodendron is considered deer-resistant, which makes it one of the safer unfenced choices in deer country. Hungry deer in a hard winter test every rule, but it's a low-risk pick.
Is heartleaf philodendron safe for kids and pets?
No — treat it as toxic if eaten. Toxic to cats/dogs (calcium oxalate) Site it accordingly if children or pets roam the garden. This is general reference, not medical or veterinary advice — call a vet or poison control if something has actually been eaten.
How do you propagate heartleaf philodendron?
Stem/leaf cuttings, division, or pups.
Elsewhere
Where heartleaf philodendron sits in the library.
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