Question 1

What type of sunlight does Heartleaf philodendron need?

Accepted Answer

Heartleaf philodendron typically needs full, indirect sunlight in order to thrive indoors. This means that the plant should be exposed to bright sunlight that doesn’t hit it directly from a window or another light source, like a grow light. You can easily protect it from direct sunlight by placing a sheer curtain between your Heartleaf philodendron and the window, or by placing it behind a part of the window with a dark screen.

Question 2

How can I avoid damaging new Heartleaf philodendron with sunlight?

Accepted Answer

If this is your first time bringing your Heartleaf philodendron home, then it might be a good idea to try to ease it into the sunlight it needs, rather than place it in bright, indirect light right away. Over the course of two weeks or so, you can slowly move your plant into the sunlight to avoid shock or burning of the leaves from sudden intense light exposure. By easing it into the light, your Heartleaf philodendron is much more likely to adapt to your home environment well.

Question 3

How can I tell if Heartleaf philodendron is getting too much light?

Accepted Answer

Heartleaf philodendron is one that can easily sunburn with too much sunlight. In the wild, these plants only receive mild, dappled light, filtered down from tree canopies. While they need more light than that to grow in our homes, too much can certainly cause issues. If your Heartleaf philodendron is getting too much light, you’ll notice that the foliage begins to look bleached or washed out, the tips of leaves may turn yellow or brown and crispy, and it may even grow too quickly to support itself.

Question 4

Does Heartleaf philodendron need different light during different growth stages?

Accepted Answer

While some plants may be ready to face the sweltering sun straight out of the ground, Heartleaf philodendron needs some time to build itself up enough to tolerate bright light. Propagated cuttings should receive only moderate indirect light, while new leaves during the growing season should be shielded a bit as well. The tender new leaves are more prone to sunburn than any other part of the plant.

Question 5

How can I tell if Heartleaf philodendron isn’t getting enough light?

Accepted Answer

Fortunately, plants can communicate in their own language to convey whether they have adequate sunlight or not. Like most plants, your Heartleaf philodendron will tell you if it isn’t getting enough sunlight. The most visible sign is when your plant becomes particularly dark, or there is no new growth on the plant from one season to the next. You’ll also notice that leaves that do grow in may remain smaller than others, since there isn’t enough light to photosynthesize to support large new leaves.

Question 6

How much sunlight should Heartleaf philodendron get each day?

Accepted Answer

Depending on how bright the sunlight is that your Heartleaf philodendron gets, the number of hours in a day may vary. If you have your plant in bright, indirect light, then there’s no need to try to restrict or increase the amount of time your plant gets this light each day. However, if light is less bright or further away from your Heartleaf philodendron, then you can try to aim for at least eight hours of full light per day.

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