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Philodendron 'micans' 12cm

Name: Philodendron 'micans' 12cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Philodmicans12cm
Price: 14.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Indoor plant · Araceae · Tropical foliage

Philodendronhederaceum‘Micans’

Touch it and you’ll think it’s fabric ✨

Family: Araceae · Pot diameter: 12 cm · Height: 25 cm

Velvet leaves
Copper iridescence
Heart-shaped form
Elegant trailing growth
Collector character

Philodendron hederaceum ‘Micans’ dresses the classic heart-shaped Philodendron line in velvet: deep green, copper, bronze and burgundy appear on the same leaf depending on the angle. Fine stems trail or climb with an elegant rhythm, making a high shelf, bookcase or calm wall feel warmer and more curated through a luxurious texture that invites a closer look.

Its beauty is not loud; it reveals itself through soft reflections and the warm underside of each leaf. It pairs beautifully with matte ceramics, wood and clean green foliage, adding a collectable feel to a small space without requiring bulky presence.

What makes it special

The velvet surface shifts colour and adds depth to the simple heart-shaped blade.

Form

Fine flexible stems carry successive heart-shaped blades and can trail or climb.

Colour

Deep green and bronze shift to copper or burgundy, with a warmer reverse.

Texture

Microscopic surface structures diffuse light and create the soft textile-like appearance.

Why you’ll love it: it brings luxurious velvet texture and copper depth to a fine, easy-to-place trail.

In your space Placement & plant pairings Where it looks its best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

On a high shelf or in a hanging pot where the stems can fall freely and receive even light. A small turn every few weeks keeps the silhouette balanced.

Plant pairings

Plants that complement it

Choices with compatible light needs and contrasting textures keep the arrangement balanced.

Scindapsus pictus — silver markings beside the velvet surface.
Ctenanthe burle-marxii — painted silver-green venation beside the velvet.
Pilea involucrata — small rippled leaves in a low compact crown.

Care at a glance

Light

Bright, indirect light. Variegated forms need steady light without harsh sun.

Water

When the top 2–4 cm are dry. Water thoroughly and let all excess drain away.

Atmosphere

Moderate to higher humidity and roughly 18–29°C, away from cold or hot draughts.

Pets

Not safe to chew. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals.

Chosen for this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrate Sybasoil Aroid Premium Mix 5lt View product

Suitable nutrition Liquid Gold Leaf® 250ml View product

Detailed care Complete care guide Light, watering, humidity, substrate and nutrition in detail

Light and position

Keep it near an east-facing or bright north-facing window, or behind a sheer curtain. Low light reduces leaf size and variegation, while harsh sun can scorch pale tissue.

Correct watering

Check the mix before every watering and wait until the top 2–4 cm are dry. Water evenly, let it drain and never leave water standing in the cover pot.

Air humidity

It adapts to average household humidity, but steady humidity and gentle air movement support cleaner edges and smoother unfurling.

Temperature

An ideal range is roughly 18–29°C. Avoid cold glass, air-conditioner draughts and sudden changes that slow growth.

Substrate

Use an airy aroid mix with ample pore space around the roots and moderate moisture retention. Unrestricted drainage is essential.

Nutrition and repotting

During active growth, use a balanced liquid feed at the label rate and only on already moist substrate. Repot when roots fill the pot, moving up by one size.

Botanical identity Origin of the cultivar The species’ range and the history of the cultivated selection

Natural range

Philodendron hederaceum has a broad natural range from Mexico and the Caribbean to tropical South America.

Habitat

It is a climbing aroid of wet tropical forest, where young stems seek trunks and other vertical surfaces.

Botanical identity

The names Philodendron micans and Philodendron scandens f. micans are treated as synonyms. ‘Micans’ remains a useful horticultural label for the velvet form of Philodendron hederaceum.

From natural habitat to care: Its natural climbing habit explains why it can be displayed either trailing freely or on support, where successive leaves become more clearly arranged.

Greenleaf for Plant Nerds Scientific facts nobody asked for Botanical details for anyone curious about the plant behind the foliage

Velvet comes from microstructures

The epidermis scatters rather than cleanly reflects light, creating soft sheen and changing colour.

Young leaves are often warmer in colour

Anthocyanins provide copper to burgundy tones before green chlorophyll becomes more dominant.

Nodes are points of new growth

Each node can carry a leaf, bud and aerial root, making it essential for propagation.

Tissues contain calcium oxalate

Insoluble raphides cause marked oral irritation if the foliage is chewed.

Frequently asked questions

Practical answers about growth and the plant’s most common signals.

01 Why do the leaves look different in colour through the day?

The velvet surface scatters light and shifts visually from green to copper or bronze as the lighting angle changes. This is a normal characteristic.

02 What do several yellow leaves mean?

One old lower leaf may age normally. Several at once call for checks of moisture, drainage, light and root condition before adding water.

03 Does it need support?

Climbing stems benefit from slim firm support, while trailing growth tends to retain smaller leaves. Secure only the stem and leave petioles free.

04 Why is a new leaf stuck?

An abrupt humidity change, dry roots or cold can hinder unfurling. Stabilise conditions and never pull the soft blade.

05 How do I take a cutting?

Cut a healthy stem section with at least one node and an active growth point. A single leaf without a node cannot produce a new plant.

06 Is it safe for pets and children?

Not for chewing or ingestion. Insoluble calcium oxalate raphides can cause marked oral irritation.

Philodendron 'micans' 12cm

Philodendron 'micans' 12cm

What makes it special

Form

Colour

Texture

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Water

Atmosphere

Pets

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Correct watering

Air humidity

Temperature

Substrate

Nutrition and repotting

Natural range

Habitat

Botanical identity

Velvet comes from microstructures

Young leaves are often warmer in colour

Nodes are points of new growth

Tissues contain calcium oxalate

Frequently asked questions

Philodendron 'micans' 12cm — Care & Tips

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We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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