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Velvet-leaf Philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum var. hederaceum
Other known names: Micans
A velvety bronze-green vine whose color shifts with light.
Starter guide. This bundled guide provides practical starting information while its full source and review record is being prepared.
Safety not yet verified. Confirm the exact identification before deciding whether this plant is safe around children or pets. Catalog note: Safety not yet verified
Care
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Water
- When the upper 1–2 inches dry
- Growing medium
- Airy, chunky mix with reliable drainage
- Feeding
- As with other climbing philodendrons, feed lightly during active growth with a labelled houseplant product.
- Temperature
- 65–85°F
- Humidity
- Average to high
Observe the plant and growing medium before acting. A reminder is a prompt to check, not an automatic instruction to water.
Characteristics
A velvety bronze-green vine whose color shifts with light.
Names & botanical identity
- Accepted name
- Philodendron hederaceum var. hederaceum
- Plant group
- Philodendron
- Other known names
- Micans
- Safety
- Safety not yet verified
Confirm the exact identification before deciding whether this plant is safe around children or pets. Catalog note: Safety not yet verified
Growth
- Growth habit
- An evergreen climber with bronze-green, heart-shaped leaves and red-tinted undersides.
- Native range
- Mexico and tropical America, for Philodendron hederaceum var. hederaceum.
- Temperature
- 65–85°F
- Humidity
- Average to high
- Difficulty
- Easy
Propagation
Take stem-tip or leaf-bud cuttings during active growth; layering is another option for this variety.
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Problems to recognize
These links describe possible or look-alike relationships, not a diagnosis. Start with visible evidence and rule out alternatives.
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Velvet-leaf Philodendron is recorded botanically as Philodendron hederaceum var. hederaceum. Lorekeeper keeps accepted and former names connected so the guide remains findable as taxonomy changes.
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