Philodendron cordatum (Heart Leaf Philodendron)

Botanical name: Philodendron cordatum

Common name: Heart Leaf Philodendron

Family: Araceae

Origin: Brazil

This name is often mistakenly applied to the popular houseplant Philodendron hederaceum, the Ivy Philodendron. While "cordatum" means heart-shaped and both species have heart-shaped leaves the species name cannot be applied to the Ivy Philodendron.

Philodendron cordatum has two growth phases, the juvenile form and the mature form, which often appear very different in leaf size and shape. Juvenile Philodendron cordatum leaves are very similar to Philodendron hederaceum leaves.

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