Exposure & Location

The Philodendron Micans prefers soft, indirect light. It tolerates partial shade, but its bronze and pink hues stand out better in bright rooms without direct sunlight. Easy to place, it thrives hanging, on a shelf, or on a vertical support.

• Light: indirect to filtered — avoid direct sun rays.
• Ideal location: bright living room, office, or east- or north-facing bedroom.
• Temperature: 18 to 26 °C, stable and free from cold drafts.
• Humidity: mild and slightly humid atmosphere, especially in heated interiors during winter.

Placed high, its foliage gracefully cascades to create a plant waterfall effect, ideal for softening furniture lines or dressing a bright corner.

Watering & Care

Easy to care for, the Philodendron Micans prefers a regular but moderate watering routine. The soil should remain slightly moist without ever being waterlogged. Its velvety foliage appreciates a slight ambient humidity.

• Watering: when the top 2 centimeters of soil are dry.
• Drainage: favor a pot with drainage holes and an airy substrate (potting soil + perlite or coconut fiber).
• Fertilizer: about every 3 weeks in spring and summer.
• Care: clean leaves with a soft cloth to revive their shine and promote photosynthesis.
• Repotting: about every 2 years to stimulate growth.

Tip: avoid overwatering — Philodendron roots prefer light, consistent moisture over waterlogged soil.

Decor Ideas & Plant Combinations

With its deep hues and silky appearance, the Philodendron Micans is both decorative and soothing. Its trailing or climbing habit brings movement to decor while maintaining natural elegance.

• In a wall hanging, it forms an elegant and flowing plant curtain.
• On a shelf or bookcase, it creates a warm cascading effect.
• In a gold, copper, or matte ceramic pot, it highlights its iridescent reflections.
• Climbing on a stake, it reveals its tropical nature and dense foliage.

Verdeia Tip: pair it with a Syngonium Red Heart or a Philodendron Brasil for a tropical composition with velvety textures and bright contrasts.

Verdeia Tips

• Rotate the plant regularly: to encourage even and balanced growth.
• Mist occasionally: to recreate the humidity of its tropical environment.
• Avoid direct sunlight: it burns and dulls the velvety leaves.
• Maintain shape: prune overly long stems to encourage branching.
• Place it high: its trailing habit is more harmonious when it can spread freely.

Technical Specifications

• Botanical name: Philodendron hederaceum ‘Micans’
• Common name: Velvet Philodendron
• Family: Araceae
• Origin: Tropical America
• Plant type: Indoor tropical, trailing or climbing
• Foliage: Velvety, deep green with bronze highlights
• Exposure: Soft light to partial shade
• Watering: Moderate (allow soil surface to dry between waterings)
• Care: Easy — leaf cleaning and light pruning
• Ideal temperature: 18–26 °C
• Growth: Medium to fast
• Approximate height: 25 to 35 cm
• Maximum adult size: Up to 1.5 m (depending on support)
• Toxicity: Slightly toxic (avoid ingestion)

Each plant is unique: foliage reflections vary with light and season. This changing character is part of the charm of the Philodendron Micans.