Daily
Water Requirement
Non Fragrant
Fragrance
Medium
Maintenance
Medium
Size
Philodendron
Genus
Yes
With Pots
Indoor Filtered Light,Outdoor Shade
Sunlight Requirement
Air Purifier,Balcony,Indoor
Use
Velvet Leaf Philodendron
Origin
Mexico, Brazil
Family
Araceae
Description
The lovely looking Philodendron Micans has velvet-textured, heart-shaped leaves that have a greenish-purplish finish with a bit of a shimmer with reddish- brown undersides. The leaves grow on long, graceful, vining stems.
Environment
Philodendrons grow best in medium light and bright indirect sunlight. Older leaves turn yellow naturally. However, several leaves turns yellow at once, it could be an indicator that the plant is getting too much sun. They will tolerate low light, but if the stems become leggy with several inches between the leaves, move the plant to a brighter location.
Philodendrons like rich, loose potting soil that will drain well but is still high in organic matter. They can grow in 100 percent sphagnum peat moss. Avoid alkaline soil at all cost.
Keep the growing medium moist at all times. Push aerial roots into the soil on climbing varieties. Keeping the plants moist during winter when indoor air can get very dry can be a challenge. At the same time, avoid over watering or root rot may develop. If the leaves are drooping, it can indicate either too much water or not enough..
Philodendron is well suited to humid & tropical climate. They like humidity, so you might maintain the humidity around them with a pebble tray of water. Mist them frequently during the growing season, about every two days. During the \winter you should mist them every three to four days.
Philodendrons will produce larger leaves and remain healthier if you fertilize them regularly. Use slow-release pellets at the beginning of the growing season, or weekly 20-20-20 liquid fertilizer. During the winter you only need to fertilize about once per month.
Landscape Uses
Philodendron micans look great in hanging planters or climbing moss poles or trellises, and similar to other philodendron varieties.
Eliminates
Formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, xylene, ammonia, and more
Caution
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. Philodendrons are especially poisonous to dogs and cats.
