Philodendron Mican

🌿 Botanical Name

Philodendron hederaceum var. hederaceum 'Micans'

💚 Common Names

Philodendron Micans, Velvet Leaf Philodendron, Velvet Heartleaf Philodendron

🌿 Description

Start your own stunning Philodendron Micans with a healthy, rooted cutting! Beloved for its velvety, heart-shaped leaves, Micans displays an ever-changing blend of deep green, bronze, and burgundy hues that shimmer beautifully as the light changes. Its soft, iridescent foliage makes it one of the most sought-after trailing philodendrons.

These rooted cuttings have already established healthy roots, giving you a strong foundation for continued growth. With proper care, your cutting will quickly develop into a lush, trailing vine that's perfect for shelves, hanging planters, or climbing a moss pole.

Soft. Velvety. Easy to love.

☀️ Light

Thrives with an indirect view of the sky.

Bright, indirect light encourages fuller growth and the richest leaf coloration. Micans will tolerate medium light but may grow more slowly. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight, which can damage its delicate velvet leaves.

💧 Water

Water thoroughly, then allow the soil to dry 50% before watering again.

Philodendron Micans prefers evenly moist soil but should never remain waterlogged. Allowing the soil to partially dry helps promote healthy root development.

🌡️ Temperature & Environment

Prefers temperatures between 65–85°F.

Protect from cold drafts and sudden temperature changes. Stable indoor conditions encourage vigorous growth.

🌱 Soil

Plant in a chunky, well-draining indoor potting mix that provides excellent airflow around the roots. Always use a container with drainage holes.

🪴 Growth Habit

A fast-growing trailing or climbing vine. Provide a moss pole or trellis if you prefer larger leaves, or let it cascade naturally from a hanging basket or shelf.

🐾 Pet Safety

Not pet-safe. Philodendron Micans contains calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic if ingested by cats and dogs.

🌿 Fleurish Tip

Although these cuttings are already rooted, they'll spend their first few weeks establishing themselves in their new environment. Avoid repotting immediately after arrival, and allow the roots time to settle before moving to a larger container. A little patience now will reward you with vigorous new growth.

Velvety foliage, effortless care, and graceful trailing vines make Philodendron Micans a favorite for collectors and beginners alike.

📦 Plant Details

• 🌱 Healthy rooted Philodendron Micans cutting

• 🪴 Shipped in a plastic grower's pot with drainage holes

• 🌿 Decorative pot not included

• 💚 Established roots for a strong start

• 🌱 Each cutting is unique and ready to continue growing

Please Note: Every rooted cutting is unique and may vary slightly in size, leaf count, and coloration from the photos shown. Each cutting is hand-selected from our greenhouse and carefully packaged to arrive healthy and ready to Fleurish.

🌿 Fleurish Finds Shipping Notice

This item is part of our Fleurish Finds collection and ships directly from the Fleurish greenhouse. Because greenhouse shipping rates are calculated separately from our retail inventory, shipping charges may differ at checkout. 💚