Houseplant
Heartleaf Philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum
Monrovia® varieties
Varieties We Carry
BrasilPhilodendron hederaceumCordatum LemonPhilodendron hederaceumMoonlightPhilodendron hederaceum
Sizes & Pricing
4 inFrom$4.95
6 inMonroviaFrom$24.95
8 inFrom$19.95
1 galFrom$14.95
3 galFrom$14.95
7 galFrom$39.95
15 galFrom$84.95
From$20.95
6" HOUSEPLANTMonroviaFrom$24.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 15.
LightPart Shade, Full Shade
WaterModerate
Mature sizeDependent on variety × 12-24 inches
About Heartleaf Philodendron
Heartleaf philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum) is a vining tropical plant native to Central America and the Caribbean, valued as a houseplant for its heart-shaped, glossy, deep green leaves on slender, freely trailing or climbing stems. One of the most adaptable and forgiving houseplants, it thrives in a wide range of indoor conditions. Starting at $4.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Non-flowering
- Flower Color
- Non-flowering
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Loam, Sandy, Well-drained, Organic
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Good planting window.
Can be planted with extra attention to watering.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter. Can be planted in mild winter periods.
Care essentials
Light
Heartleaf Philodendron thrives in partial to deep shade; direct sun fades and scorches the foliage. In NE Florida it makes an excellent shaded patio container plant or indoor specimen.
Water
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry; allow soil to approach dryness between waterings but do not let it dry out completely. Reduce watering in winter. Florida's summer humidity reduces indoor supplemental watering needs.
Soil & Fertilizer
Grow in a well-draining, fertile potting mix with perlite or orchid bark to prevent compaction. Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the warm growing season. This plant is sold as a houseplant or container specimen in zone 9b — outdoor planting is not recommended as it is not frost-tolerant.
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Common questions
Is Heartleaf Philodendron a good plant for St. Augustine?
Heartleaf Philodendron is a houseplant for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with medium salt tolerance, reaching Dependent on variety × 12-24 inches.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.