Variegated Heart Leaf Philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum
The Variegated Heart Leaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum) is a classic, easy-care tropical plant featuring soft, heart-shaped leaves splashed with creamy white to light yellow variegation. Its trailing and climbing growth habit makes it perfect for adding natural movement, coverage, and visual interest to bioactive terrariums and vivariums.
This plant thrives in warm, humid environments and can be trained to climb cork bark, branches, or enclosure backgrounds, or allowed to trail naturally. Its hardy nature makes it an excellent choice for mantis enclosures, jumping spider setups, dart frog vivariums, and other tropical invert or reptile habitats.
Features:
Live variegated tropical plant
Heart-shaped leaves with natural variegation
Trailing or climbing growth habit
Ideal for bioactive and high-humidity enclosures
Beginner-friendly and hardy
Care Notes:
Light: Low to bright indirect light (brighter light maintains variegation)
Humidity: Moderate to high
Water: Allow top layer of substrate to dry slightly between watering
Growth: Moderate to fast
Leaf pattern and variegation will vary, making each plant one of a kind.