This perennial climber has slender greenish stems and climbs with the aid of aerial roots forming a dense cover. It has dark glossy green heart-shaped leaves and the small greenish spathes may appear throughout the year in tropical zones.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Philodendron hederaceumis naturally found from south-eastern and Mexico to the West Indies and extending to tropical South America growing in the understory of rainforests.

It prefers a moist, organic rich, fertile soils that are neutral tending acidic in a bright filtered light to semi shaded protected humid position and is drought and frost tender.

The Sweetheart Vine is grown for its trailing habit and foliage. It is planted in the understory of rainforest settings or used as a potted indoor plant. It is suitable for coastal or low mountain regions establishing in one season and is long lived. It is also planted in hanging baskets and in cold climates it is grown under glass or in a conservatory. ID 2657

Philodendron(fil-o-DEN-dron) hederaceum (hed-e-RAY-see-um)

Araceae(a-RAY-see-ee)