How to care for Heartleaf Philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum · Araceae
One of the most reliable houseplants ever grown: a trailing philodendron with glossy, deep-green heart-shaped leaves. It tolerates low light, average home humidity, and irregular watering, quietly draping shelves and bookcases for years. Regular pinching keeps it full instead of stringy. Water roughly every 7 days while it's growing (about every 13 in winter), give it a bright room away from the window, kept above 54°F (12°C) — dry air is fine for it.
Care at a glance
Water when the top few centimetres are dry; it forgives a late watering far better than a soggy pot.
Happy in medium light and tolerant of low; keep out of direct sun which scorches the thin leaves.
Half-strength balanced liquid fertilizer every 6 weeks while growing.
Mistakes that kill this plant
- Drowning it — overwatering is essentially the only way beginners kill this plant.
- Leaving it in a waterlogged cachepot with no drainage.
- Sustained cold below about 50°F (10 °C).
Seasonal tips
- Pinch vine tips in spring to trigger branching and a fuller pot.
- Cut watering frequency nearly in half over winter.
- Shower the foliage occasionally to remove dust and deter pests.
Is it safe for pets?
We have Heartleaf Philodendron recorded as toxic to cats and dogs.
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Toxicity here is informational, not a safety guarantee. Those are our own records, compiled by following the ASPCA's published toxic and non-toxic plant lists and Pet Poison Helpline's plant poison list rather than copied from them — confirm anything that matters against the ASPCA's published lists, which this one is matched to, or with your vet. If your pet ingested this plant, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.