The Heartleaf Philodendron is a beautiful plant with heart shaped green leaves and a vine like structure This plant is very popular and is a staple in most plant lovers homes

This aroid requires a light soil A mix of potting soil, perlite and orchid bark will keep the roots happiest Any well drained pot can be used The Heartleaf Philodendron grows relatively quickly and does best when allowed to trail or climb

The Philodendron Heartleaf enjoys bright indirect or dappled light It will tolerate lower indirect light if it has some brighter moments in the day

Water your plant when the soil is dry Aroids do not like to be overly wet Watering is best done on a regular schedule so the plant is not over or under watered, as both can cause stress on the plant

Apply a good quality fertilizer  monthly through spring and summer Keep the plant at a low of 65 Degrees F. to upward of 85 Degrees F. It enjoys warmth and humidity

It’s easy to prune and shape these plants to whatever length and fullness you desire Since the Heartleaf is a trailing plant, it will need to be hung up in a hanging pot when the leaves start vining down the side of the pot

Propagation is easily done through leaf node stem cuttings You need a 3 to 6 inch leaf stem with a couple of nodes and healthy growth Place the node into a jar with water After several weeks roots will grow, then you can plant

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