What should I do after pruning my Heartleaf philodendron?
What should I do after pruning my Heartleaf philodendron?

Since pruning for the Heartleaf philodendron should take place periodically throughout the season, what you do after pruning can vary. For instance, if you prune to remove selected leaves and stems from your Heartleaf philodendron, you won’t need to do anything except continue your regular maintenance routine. At times, you may choose to remove healthier leaves and include them in a display of cut flowers and foliage. However, there is no crucial maintenance task to perform for this plant after typical pruning. The only thing to note is that when watering after pruning, you need to be careful not to touch the wound to prevent fungus from infecting the plant through the fresh wound. Placing Heartleaf philodendron in a well-ventilated location will also help the wounds to dry out and heal in time. The timely replenishment of Heartleaf philodendron after pruning will help the Heartleaf philodendron to recover as soon as possible.





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Heartleaf philodendron
A species of Philodendrons, Also known as Velvet leaf philodendron
Botanical name: Philodendron hederaceum
Genus: Philodendrons

Philodendron hederaceum is an evergreen climbing plant originating from the West Indies. It is a widely cultivated houseplant, famous for its glossy, heart-shaped leaves, hence the common name heartleaf philodendron. It contains calcium oxalate crystals, so it can be mildly toxic when ingested.

The Philodendron spp. of family Araceae is an excellent ornamental plant in gardens, easy to care, which can be also used as potted houseplant. It is a perennial evergreen plant with diversified leaf shapes and leaf colors.
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