

Meet the plant
A full heartleaf Philodendron to hang
Philodendron hederaceum (sold as Philodendron scandens) · also known as Heartleaf philodendron, sweetheart plant
Native to Central and South America and the Caribbean
The classic heartleaf Philodendron in a hanging pot, with glossy heart-shaped leaves cascading down. It grows quickly and forgives the odd missed watering.
- A green heartleaf Philodendron in a 15cm hanging pot, ready to hang and trail.
- Glossy heart-shaped leaves on long stems that cascade over the edge.
- Very easy: copes with lower light and needs water about once a week at most.
Where it thrives
The best spot in your home
Hang it in medium to bright indirect light, near a north-facing window behind a sheer curtain or a bright south-facing one. It tolerates lower light, but move it somewhere brighter from time to time.
Safety: Keep away from pets and kids.
Care card
- Light
- Medium to bright, indirect
- Water
- When top 3cm dry
- Humidity
- Average to high
- Temperature
- 15 to 30°C, no frost
- Soil
- Airy potting mix
- Feeding
- Monthly in summer
- Growth
- Fast trailing vine
- Outdoors
- Best indoors
Care made simple
Your first weeks together
- Hang it from a sturdy hook in medium to bright indirect light.
- Water once the top 3cm is dry, over a sink so it drains fully before rehanging.
- Trim long stems in spring to keep the top full.
Plant doctor
If you see this, do this
- Yellow lower leavesUsually too much water. Let the top 3cm dry before watering.
- Bare top, long stemsToo little light. Trim the stems and move it somewhere brighter.
- Brown, crispy edgesDry air or very dry soil. Water a little sooner.
Questions
Good to know
What exactly will I receive?
What exactly will I receive?
A plant in a 15cm hanging pot. Every plant is unique; the photo shows the size to expect.
Can I plant the cuttings?
Can I plant the cuttings?
Yes, trimmed stems root easily in water.
Is it safe around pets and children?
Is it safe around pets and children?
Keep it out of reach of children and pets: it is toxic if eaten.
Packed to arrive alive
4.94 out of 5 from 1114 reviews
We ship living plants across South Africa every week. This is what our customers say when the box arrives.
Our unboxing test: a plant box after a rough courier trip
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