Baby Philodendron scandens

Philodendron Scandens, commonly known as Sweetheart Plant or Heart Leaf Philodendron, is a houseplant with bright green, heart-shaped leaves. This evergreen variety will use its trailing habit to cascade over the edge of its pot, making it ideal for shelves and windowsills.

The standout features of the plant bring plenty of character to your home or office as it will hang to great effect, all-year-round. 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.