Philodendron Scandens – Heart Vine
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? Medium to low indirect light. It is an excellent plant for the less brightly lit corners of your home.
Is it a toxic plant? Yes, like most Philodendrons, it is toxic to pets.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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Philodendron scandens — Heart Vine
🌿 Elegant heart-shaped foliage • 🎨 Trailing or climbing plant • ☀️ Indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌱 Very easy to care for • 💨 Air-purifying plant • 🐾 Toxic to pets
The Philodendron scandens, also called Heart Vine, is an elegant and versatile indoor plant known for its heart-shaped foliage that brings a touch of softness and freshness to your urban jungle. This fascinating plant features shiny light green heart-shaped leaves that create a romantic and soothing effect.
Native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, the Philodendron scandens is a plant from the Araceae family that naturally grows by climbing trees or trailing in moist undergrowth. This variety is particularly appreciated for its adorable heart-shaped foliage that brightens spaces and its exceptional ease of care. With its trailing or climbing habit depending on the cultivation method, it is perfect for hanging baskets, shelves, desks, or as a climbing plant in your urban jungle. As a bonus, the Philodendron is a recognized air-purifying plant known to cleanse the air by removing formaldehyde and benzene.
Which Philodendron variety to choose?
The Philodendron genus offers an immense diversity of shapes, colors, and textures. Here is how the Philodendron scandens stands out from other varieties in our catalog:
- Philodendron scandens (this plant): elegant heart-shaped foliage, trailing or climbing plant, very easy to care for. Versatile classic version.
- Philodendron Birkin: dark green foliage with white stripes, graphic and elegant, compact. Graphic variegated version.
- Philodendron melanochrysum: velvety dark green foliage with light veins, climbing, large size. XXL velvety version.
- Philodendron Sodiroi: spectacular silver variegated foliage, climbing. Rare silver version.
- Philodendron White Princess: white and green variegated foliage, rare and spectacular. White variegated version.
- Philodendron Diamond Variegata: green and cream variegated foliage, elegant marbling, rare. Rare variegated version.
- Philodendron Billietiae: elongated foliage with orange petioles, climbing, rare. Rare orange version.
- Philodendron Green Princess: tender green foliage, compact habit, easy. Classic green version.
- Philodendron Pedatum: spectacular cut foliage, elegant climbing plant, large size. XXL cut climbing version.
Why choose the Philodendron scandens? If you are looking for a Philodendron with elegant heart-shaped foliage, great versatility (trailing or climbing), and exceptional ease of care, scandens is the perfect choice. It is the classic variety ideal for beginners.
Exposure & location
The Philodendron scandens perfectly tolerates low light, making it an ideal plant for dimly lit spaces. It enjoys indirect light but adapts remarkably well to shade.
- Exposure: indirect light, partial shade, tolerates shade, avoid direct sunlight.
- Ideal: hanging, shelf, office, bedroom, living room, bathroom, kitchen, or low-light room.
- Temperature: 15 to 27 °C, tolerates fluctuations.
- Substrate: light, rich, and well-draining, universal potting soil with perlite.
Verdeia tip: the Philodendron scandens is perfect for hanging baskets thanks to its elegant trailing habit, or as a climbing plant with a stake.
Watering & care
- Watering: moderate; let the top 3-5 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce to once every 2 weeks in winter.
- Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
- Humidity: enjoys 50-70% humidity, mist occasionally or place near other plants.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
- Size: pinch the stems to encourage branching and a bushier habit.
The Philodendron prefers a slightly moist substrate but never waterlogged — avoid excess water that causes yellowing leaves.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its elegant heart-shaped foliage and trailing or climbing habit, the Philodendron scandens adds a touch of softness and freshness to your urban jungle. It creates a romantic and soothing effect.
- To pair with: Pothos, Monstera, Calathea, Fittonia, or other tropical plants to create an elegant and calming urban jungle.
- Ideal pot: macramé hanger, matte ceramic decorative pot (white, gray, black, terracotta), or hanging basket to showcase the trailing stems.
- Atmosphere: perfect hanging in a bedroom, bathroom, office, or living room to create an elegant cascading effect.
The heart-shaped foliage creates a romantic and soothing effect that brings a touch of softness and freshness to your plant decor.
Verdeia Tips
- Perfectly tolerates low light: ideal for dark spaces and low-light rooms.
- Pinch the stems regularly: to encourage branching and a bushier habit.
- Mist the foliage: to enhance its tropical freshness and maintain humidity.
- Choose your growing method: hanging for a trailing effect or with a stake for a climbing effect.
- Enjoy its ease: Philodendron scandens is one of the easiest and most tolerant plants for beginners.
A true tropical gem, Philodendron scandens captivates with its elegant heart-shaped foliage and great versatility. A classic plant ideal for bringing softness and freshness to your urban jungle.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Philodendron scandens
- Common name: Philodendron scandens, Heartvine, Climbing Philodendron
- Family: Araceae
- Origin: tropical forests of Central and South America
- Adult size: stems up to 100–200 cm long (trailing or climbing)
- Exposure: indirect light, partial shade, tolerates shade, avoid direct sunlight
- Watering: moderate, let the top 3-5 cm dry out between waterings
- Care: very easy (perfect for beginners)
- Toxicity for animals: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
- Decorative style: Trailing / Climbing / Versatile
- Particularity: elegant heart-shaped foliage, trailing or climbing plant, very easy to care for, tolerates low light, air-purifying plant, fast growth, perfect for hanging decorative pots
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The density of the foliage and the length of the stems naturally vary according to the age of the plant.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.