Philodendron Micans (velvet Philodendron) H15 cm | Pot Ø12 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it better to grow Philodendron Micans hanging or on a stake? On a moist foam stake, it produces noticeably larger and more velvety leaves than when trailing — choose hanging for a cascading effect, staking for spectacular leaves.
How often should you water a Philodendron Micans? About once a week in summer and every two weeks in winter, letting the top 3 to 5 centimeters of soil dry out between waterings.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
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- 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
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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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🌿 Velvety green and bronze foliage • 🎨 Iridescent coppery highlights • 🌤️ Indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • ✨ Easy care • 📏 H15 cm | Pot Ø12 cm
The Philodendron Micans, also called velvet Philodendron, is a tropical climbing or trailing plant with heart-shaped leaves of a unique velvety texture — dark green with bronze and coppery highlights that change depending on the light angle. This iridescent foliage, rare in the plant world, gives it a sophisticated presence in any arrangement.
Native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, it belongs to the Philodendrons family, among which it stands out for its unique velvety texture and versatile habit — climbing on a stake or freely trailing from a shelf. Its stems grow quickly, making it one of the most dynamic plants in our decorative trailing selection.
Which Philodendron variety to choose?
The Philodendron genus offers an immense diversity of shapes, colors, and textures. Here is how the Micans fits within the range:
- Philodendron Micans (this plant) — velvety heart-shaped leaves in green and bronze, iridescent coppery highlights, climbing or trailing, H15 cm. The most velvety and warm.
- Philodendron Imperial Red — deep red foliage, young burgundy leaves, compact non-climbing habit. The most colorful.
- Philodendron Birkin — dark green foliage striped with white, compact habit, H25 cm. The most graphic.
- Philodendron Selloum Atom — compact cut foliage, bushy habit, H25 cm. The most cut in small size.
- Philodendron Melanochrysum — dark green velvety foliage with light veins, climbing, H75 cm. The largest in velvety version.
- Philodendron White Princess — white and green variegated foliage, rare. The most sought-after variegated.
- Philodendron Billietiae — elongated foliage with orange petioles, climbing, H25 cm. The most original in petiole color.
The Micans is the only Philodendron in the catalog to combine velvety texture and iridescent coppery highlights — a tactile and visual uniqueness that no other variety replicates.
Display & location
The Philodendron Micans appreciates bright indirect light to maintain the intensity of its bronze and copper highlights. In insufficient light, leaves elongate and lose their iridescence in favor of a more uniform green. To choose the best spot according to your interior, consult our guide on plants suited for each room.
- Ideal exposure: bright indirect light — east or west window, within 2 m of an exposed window.
- Tolerates: partial shade, filtered light.
- Avoid: direct sun that burns leaves and fades copper highlights.
- Temperature: 18–27 °C, without drafts or sudden changes.
- Substrate: light and draining — universal potting soil with perlite.
Each plant is unique: the intensity of the bronze and copper highlights naturally varies depending on the light received and the season.
Watering & care
The Philodendron Micans prefers a slightly moist but never soggy substrate — excess water is the main cause of yellowing leaves. Check with the finger test method: water only when the top 3 to 5 centimeters are dry.
- Watering: moderate — let the top 3–5 cm dry out between waterings.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer; every 2 weeks in winter.
- Water: water at room temperature.
- Humidity: mist occasionally or group with other plants to create a humid microclimate.
- Drainage: essential — pot must have drainage holes, empty saucer after watering.
- Fertilizer: liquid fertilizer for green plants, once a month in spring-summer.
Each plant is unique: watering frequency naturally varies depending on pot size, ambient temperature, and season.
Decor ideas & plant combinations
The bronze and copper highlights of the Philodendron Micans bring a natural warmth that few classic green plants offer — it plays with warm tones while remaining subtle. To create a setting around it, discover our ideas to create a tropical atmosphere.
- Hanging trailing: left free, it unfolds long, velvety stems that are very decorative from a shelf — place it in a natural jute decorative pot whose fibrous texture echoes the velvety foliage.
- On a stake in a jungle composition: pair it with an Alocasia and a Monstera — the bronze velvety leaves of the Micans add a visual warmth that balances the large glossy green leaves.
- Texture contrast: pair it with a Philodendron Birkin — the sharp white stripes of the Birkin contrast with the iridescent velvet of the Micans within the same plant family.
- Decorative pot and color scheme: bronze and copper tones stand out especially well against a Gabriel ceramic ochre decorative pot — warm harmony between terracotta and the coppery reflection of the foliage.
Verdeia tips
- Use a foam stake for larger leaves: by climbing a moist support, Philodendron Micans produces noticeably larger and more velvety leaves than when trailing — the difference is striking after a few months.
- Gently wipe velvety leaves: unlike smooth leaves, velvety leaves do not tolerate a regular damp cloth — use a soft brush or air jet to remove dust without damaging the texture.
- Pinch stem tips to thicken: cutting the apex of overly long stems encourages branching and creates a more compact, bushy habit — cuttings root easily in water.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Philodendron hederaceum var. hederaceum 'Micans'
- Common name: Velvet Philodendron
- Family: Araceae
- Origin: Central and South America
- Dimensions: H15 cm | Pot Ø12 cm
- Adult size: stems up to 100–150 cm (climbing or trailing)
- Light: bright indirect to partial shade
- Watering: moderate — allow the top 3–5 cm of soil to dry out between waterings
- Care: easy
- Growth: fast
- Toxicity: toxic if ingested (calcium oxalate crystals)
- Habit: climbing or trailing depending on training
- Decorative style: Sophisticated / Tropical / Urban jungle
- Feature: velvety green and bronze foliage with iridescent copper reflections, climbing or trailing habit, fast growth
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The intensity of bronze and copper reflections and the density of the foliage naturally vary depending on light and season.
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.