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Philodendron hederaceum var. hederaceum
| Family Name: | Araceae |
| Synonyms: | Philodendron scandens, Philodendron acrocardium |
| Common Name: | Heartleaf Philodendron |
Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum var. hederaceum) is a climber with trailing growth habit. It is ideal as an indoor plant for its glossy and waxy heart-shaped leaves. This plant tolerates lower light condition and can be easily propagated via stem cutting.
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Leggy, Irregular |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herbaceous vine with a climbing or trailing growth habit. |
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| Foliage | Shiny, waxy leaves are heart-shaped with thin, curved tips. They are variegated with swirled patterns of dark green, light green and yellow-green. |
| Stems | Thick, round stems are fleshy and flexible. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | This variety is often used as a houseplant. It has attractive when displayed in a hanging basket or draped over a shelf. |
|---|---|
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
| Landscape Uses | Suitable for Hanging Baskets, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow, Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Maintenance Requirements | Low |
| Potential Problems | It tolerates dry air, but prefers to be misted occasionally. |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting (Tip, Herbaceous) |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Patterned, Green - Light Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny, Smooth |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny, Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Cordate) |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acuminate |
| Foliar Base | Cordate |
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Others
| Master ID | 30242 |
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| Species ID | 4551 |
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