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Heart Leaf Philodendron (Philodendron
scandens oxycardium)
Background
The Heart Leaf Philodendron is commonly known as
the sweetheart plant. This plant is a climbing
evergreen that has heart shaped leaves. Its Latin and
botanical name is derived from: phileo, to love and dendron,
a tree.
Care
This plant is very good for beginner grows.
It will do well in very low lighting. This plant grows
very slowly. The soil should remain moist at all
times. Watering should be from the top, let the water
run all the way down and out the bottom holes. When
the soil feels remotely dry, water it again.
Miscellaneous
The growing tips should be
pruned regularly so that it does not turn into a sparse and
lanky plant.
Propagation
When pruning the growing root tips, put them
into water or vermiculite to root these cuttings. Now
you have a need plant. Transplant these cutting when
the root systems become more defined.
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