Philodendron micans

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 amoss 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.