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Heartleaf Philodendron
الفيلوديندرون · Philodendron hederaceum
An easy indoor plant with shiny heart leaves that trails from shelves or climbs.
Quick facts
| Arabic name | الفيلوديندرون |
|---|---|
| English name | Heartleaf Philodendron |
| Scientific name | Philodendron hederaceum |
| Family | Arum family (Araceae) |
| Plant type | Indoor plant |
| Height | Trails or climbs 1 to 3 m |
| Water use | Low |
Planting and harvest calendar
Best time to plant
March to May
Harvest
Not harvested
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Planting timeHarvest or flowering
Times are general for the Saudi climate and may shift a few weeks by region: cooler in the highlands and the north, warmer on the coasts and in the south.
Description
A trailing plant with thin stems and shiny green heart leaves.
Where it grows
Kept inside homes and offices in all regions.
Soil
A light, well-drained potting mix.
Water and irrigation
Moderate watering.
Climate and light
Handles low light.
Propagation
From cuttings.
Benefits and uses
- Very easy
- Fast growing
Drawbacks
- Poisonous if eaten
Sources and references
The information was collected and checked from these scientific sources:
- Plants of the World Online (POWO) - Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Philodendron hederaceum
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF): Philodendron hederaceum
- Wikipedia: Philodendron hederaceum
- Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) - Plant finder
- ASPCA - Toxic and non-toxic plants list
- Photo source: Wikimedia Commons (free license)