Philodendron Scandens – Column – HydroCare

The HydroCare version of Philodendron scandens is known as the Sweetheart Plant, or Heart-Leaf, due to the beautiful leaf shape. It’s obvious association with love makes it a thoughtful gift for weddings, anniversaries or just because.

The Sweetheart Plant is a vining Philodendron and can grow to astonishing lengths, either supported as a climber or left trailing from a hanging basket or shelf. A row of trailing Philodendron scandens makes a fantastic living, green curtain. Mature plants may produce spathes of green-white flowers. This option is trained to grow up a columnar support.

Horty Hints

Leaning tower of leaves! As the plant grows it may become top heavy and the wire column can start to lean. Straighten the column up and pack hydrogranules in tight around it using your fingertips, being mindful not to damage any roots.

You grow, girl! Increase the bushiness of this plant by pinching out after a leaf node on single stems. This will promote off shoots and more branches, meaning more leaves.

Wipe leaves with a damp cloth to remove accumulated dust to keep your Philodendron looking fresh and feeling fine.

Light

The Sweetheart Plant is versatile. Best in medium light but can tolerate bright light and some degree of shade. Avoid direct sunlight however, as this may scorch the plant.

Watering

Keep an eye on the water meter. Water when the meter has been on minimum for 7 to 10 days. Check out our HydroCare set up guide for more information.

Temperature

Scandens prefers average household temperatures. Between 16°C and 24°C is ideal. Minimum 13°C. Can tolerate a draughts but not recommended for best results.

Humidity

Philodendron Scandens will do fine in normal home humidity, but thrives in more humid environments. Consider giving it an occasional misting for best results.

Feed

Add a Hydroculture liquid feed every 2 to 3 waterings during the spring and summer months.

HydroCare Plant Food

Height & Growth Rate

The Sweetheart Plant is a fast-growing, vigorous climber which typically reaches an ultimate height of anything up to 4 metres. Trim as required.

Toxicity

Philodendron are poisonous to humans and animals. Keep away from children and pets and take care when handling.

Air Purifying

Filters airborne toxins such as such as trichloroethylene and formaldehyde from the atmosphere and are part of our clean air plant collection.

Origin

Philodendron scandens is native to Mexico, Brazil and the West Indies.

Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.

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