Plants/Easy
Heartleaf Philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum
The heartleaf philodendron is one of the fastest, most reliable trailing houseplants. Its soft, heart-shaped leaves grow in almost any indoor light and shrug off mistakes.
It looks equally good in a hanging pot, climbing a moss pole, or draped across a bookshelf.
Common problems
Yellow leaves
Usually overwatering. Let the top 2 cm of soil dry between waterings.
Full guide: Yellow Leaves →Long stems with sparse leaves
Too little light. Move brighter and pinch back stems to encourage new growth.
Full guide: Leggy or Stretched Growth →Brown crispy edges
Dry air. Group with other plants or run a humidifier nearby.
Questions, answered
Is heartleaf philodendron the same as pothos?+
No — they look similar but philodendron leaves are softer and thinner, and its aerial roots differ.
How do you propagate philodendron?+
Root a stem cutting with at least one node in water or moist soil.
How fast do philodendrons grow?+
They can grow 5–10 cm a week in warm months with bright indirect light.