How to Grow and Care for Philodendron Micans Philodendron hederaceum var. hederaceum
I’ve lived with my philodendron micans for many years, and to this day, every time I walk by it, I do a double-take or just gaze at it lovingly.
The heart-shaped leaves are stunning on their own as anyone with a heartleaf philodendron knows, but the bronzey-pink hue really makes micans stand out.
That’s enough to make it extra special, but the leaves also have a velvety texture with an iridescence that sparkles in the light. It’s impossible to ignore.
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I’m not the only one who has fallen in love with this vining plant. The Royal Horticultural Society gave philodendron micans its coveted Award of Garden Merit in 1993.
If any plant deserves this honor, in my opinion, it’s this one. I adore it not only because it’s so good looking, but it’s also one of those houseplants that needs hardly any care.
Before jumping in, you might want to check out our philodendron growing guide for an overview of the species in general.
In this guide, we’ll focus on how to keep your micans as happy as can be.
Here’s what I’ll cover:
It helps to know a little bit about where a plant came from to better understand how to care for it, so let’s start with that:
Cultivation and HistoryPhilodendron hederaceum (syn. P. scandens) includes several heart-shaped cultivars and varieties, but it’s specifically the botanical variety hederaceum that is sold under the name “micans.”
Velvet leaf philodendron, as it is also known, was formerly classified as P. micans, but it’s no longer recognized as a separate species but a naturally-occurring variation of P.
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