Philodendron micans – 12cm

Philodendron micans (a velvety form of Philodendron hederaceum) produces trailing stems of heart-shaped leaves with a soft, velvety texture and a rich, shifting colour that moves between deep bronze-green, olive, and burgundy depending on the light. New leaves emerge a warm coppery-pink before darkening. It trails beautifully from a macrame or high shelf, and can also be trained up a moss pole where the leaves will enlarge and the velvet texture intensifies.

Origins
Native to the tropical forests of Central America and the Caribbean, Philodendron micans grows as a hemiepiphyte, trailing and climbing through the forest understorey in warm, humid, shaded conditions.

Soil and Substrate
Our Monstera and Philodendron Premium Potting Mix is peat-free and provides a well-draining blend with good aeration for this species.