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heart-leaf philodendron

Philodendron scandens

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Philodendron
Family: Araceae
Common Names: sweetheart plant, heart-leaf [2]

About this plant

P. scandens is an evergreen root-climber to 4m in height, with slender-pointed, heart-shaped glossy green leaves to 30cm in length, smaller on juvenile plants. Mature plants may produce green and white flower spathes 15cm in length

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClaySandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass or in frost-free enviroment in partial shade. Fast growing climber

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, stem tip or leaf bud cuttings

Pests

May be attacked by scale insects, thrips and glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years