Philodendron Micans — Velvet Philodendron — Ø12 cm — H15 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? It prefers medium filtered or indirect light. Too much sun would cause it to lose its beautiful velvety, dark appearance.
Is it a toxic plant? Yes, this beautiful Philodendron is toxic to dogs and cats.
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 Micans — velvet Philodendron — Ø12 cm — H15 cm
🌿 Velvety green and bronze foliage • 🎨 Spectacular coppery highlights • ☀️ Indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌱 Easy care • 💨 Air-purifying plant • 🐾 Toxic to pets
The Philodendron Micans, also called velvet Philodendron, is a spectacular indoor climbing or trailing plant known for its dark green velvety foliage with bronze and coppery highlights that add a touch of sophistication and warmth to your urban jungle. This fascinating plant features heart-shaped leaves with a unique velvety texture and iridescent highlights that change with the light, creating a luxurious and elegant effect.
Native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, the Philodendron is a plant from the Araceae family that naturally grows climbing on trees. The 'Micans' variety is especially prized for its unique velvety foliage with bronze and coppery highlights that brighten spaces and its versatile climbing or trailing habit. With a height of 15 cm and a pot diameter of 12 cm, it’s perfect for hanging baskets, stakes, shelves, or as a statement plant in your urban jungle. Bonus: Philodendron is a recognized air-purifying plant that cleans the air by removing formaldehyde and benzene.
Which Philodendron variety should you choose?
The Philodendron genus offers an immense diversity of shapes, colors, and textures. Here’s how the Philodendron Micans stands out from other varieties in our catalog:
- Philodendron Micans (this plant): velvety green and bronze foliage, iridescent coppery highlights, climbing or trailing (15 cm). Spectacular velvety version.
- Philodendron Imperial Red: spectacular deep red foliage, young leaves burgundy red, compact non-climbing habit. Vibrant red version.
- Philodendron Birkin: dark green foliage with white stripes, graphic and elegant, compact (25 cm). Graphic variegated version.
- Philodendron Selloum Atom: compact cut green foliage, bushy habit, small size (25 cm). Compact cut version.
- Philodendron Sodiroi: spectacular silver variegated foliage, climbing (45 cm). Rare silver version.
- Philodendron Melanochrysum: dark green velvety foliage with light veins, climbing, large size (75 cm). XXL velvety version.
- Philodendron White Princess: white and green variegated foliage, rare and spectacular. Rare variegated variety.
- Philodendron Billietiae: elongated foliage with orange petioles, climbing, rare (25 cm). Rare orange variety.
Why choose Philodendron Micans? If you’re looking for a Philodendron with unique velvety foliage and spectacular bronze and copper highlights that add a touch of sophistication and warmth, the Micans is the perfect choice. Its velvety texture and iridescent highlights are unmatched.
Light & placement
The Philodendron Micans enjoys bright indirect light to maintain its vibrant bronze and copper highlights. It tolerates partial shade but prefers bright exposure to preserve its velvety tones.
- Light: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sun.
- Ideal: hanging, stake, shelf, living room, office, bedroom, or room with a window without direct sunlight.
- Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes.
- Substrate: light, rich, and well-drained, universal potting soil with perlite.
Verdeia tip: the bronze and copper highlights are more vibrant with bright indirect light. Philodendron Micans can be grown hanging (trailing) or on a stake (climbing).
Watering & care
- Watering: moderate; let the top 3-5 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring and summer, reduce to once every two weeks in winter.
- Drainage: essential — use a perforated decorative pot with well-draining substrate.
- Humidity: enjoys 50-70% humidity, mist occasionally or place near other plants.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring and summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
- Support: install a moss or coconut fiber stake to help it climb and produce larger leaves.
Philodendron prefers a slightly moist substrate but never waterlogged — avoid excess water that causes leaves to yellow.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its velvety green and bronze foliage and spectacular coppery highlights, the Philodendron Micans adds a touch of sophistication and warmth to your urban jungle. It creates a luxurious and elegant focal point.
- To pair with: Monstera, Alocasia, Calathea, Pothos, or other plants with graphic foliage to create an elegant and sophisticated urban jungle.
- Ideal pot: macramé hanger, matte ceramic decorative pot (white, gray, black, terracotta), or woven basket to showcase the velvety foliage.
- Atmosphere: perfect hanging in a living room, bedroom, office, or on a stake to create a spectacular climbing effect.
The velvety foliage with bronze and copper highlights creates a luxurious and sophisticated effect that adds warmth and elegance to your plant decor.
Verdeia tips
- Provide bright indirect light: to keep its bronze and copper highlights vibrant.
- Gently wipe its velvety leaves: dust dulls their shine and highlights.
- Mist the foliage: to enhance its tropical freshness and preserve the velvety texture.
- Set up a stake: to encourage climbing and get larger, more spectacular leaves.
- Enjoy its fast growth: Philodendron Micans grows quickly and branches easily.
A true tropical gem, the Philodendron Micans brightens any space with its velvety foliage and spectacular bronze and copper highlights. An ideal plant to bring sophistication and warmth to your urban jungle.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Philodendron hederaceum var. hederaceum 'Micans'
- Common name: Philodendron Micans, Velvet Philodendron, Velvet Leaf Philodendron
- Family: Araceae
- Origin: tropical forests of Central and South America
- Dimensions at delivery: Ø12 × H15 cm
- Adult size: stems up to 100–150 cm long (climbing or trailing)
- Light: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight
- Watering: moderate, allow the top 3-5 cm of soil to dry out between waterings
- Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
- Toxicity to pets: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
- Decorative style: Sophisticated / Elegant / Luxurious
- Features: velvety green and bronze foliage, iridescent copper highlights, climbing or trailing, air-purifying plant, easy to care for, fast growth
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the bronze and copper highlights and the density of the foliage naturally vary depending on growing conditions and the plant's age.
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.