Baby Philodendron micans

Philodendron Micans, commonly known as the Velvet Leaf Philodendron, is a houseplant with colour-changing, trailing leaves. Each evergreen leaf is heart-shaped and cascades over the edge of its pot to bring tremendous character to any room.

Not only do they show off a gorgeous green colour, but also a deep red underside throughout the foliage to give a nice contrast. In terms of light level, this plant will do best in a bright space with indirect sun.

As long as it receives enough light as time goes on, as well as weekly watering, this plant will thrive. Aim to keep it away from the window so sunlight can't have an instant impact on its leaves. It is also important to keep the soil well-drained.

Growing your Philodendron from its baby stage into a mature, healthy plant is all part of the journey that brings joy to all levels of plant enthusiasts up and down the country.

It’s not unusual to give your plant a name… so don’t hesitate to choose one that you think suits the plant! Try naming your plant with the first name or word that you think of when you look at it - that’s how we ended up with an orchid named Clover and spider plant called Joseph.