3 Major Placement Taboos for Heartleaf Philodendron, Have You Fallen for Any of Them?
The heartleaf philodendron is an evergreen, fleshy vine with strong climbing ability, reaching a height range of 1-3 m. Its popularity rivals that of Boston ivy, and compared with Boston ivy, it is even better suited to indoor cultivation. However, there are some taboos when it comes to placing the heartleaf philodendron. Let us take a look below at the 3 major placement taboos for the heartleaf philodendron. Have you fallen for any of them?
1. Do not place it in the study
The heartleaf philodendron actually should not be placed in the study. This is a feng shui taboo in the study; from a feng shui perspective, it easily causes groundless disputes, and likewise makes people's thinking especially chaotic, which then hinders people's development in career and studies. So this plant absolutely must not be placed in the study.
2. Do not let it climb on the wall
A plant like the heartleaf philodendron belongs to the yin category, so if you put it outside and let it twine around your house, or even cover the entire wall, then it becomes a cold, yin house. If you want to live in it, you should consider it carefully and see whether you can adapt to it.
3. Do not keep dead branches and withered leaves in the room
Generally, plants will show all kinds of problems as they grow. For instance, if the heartleaf philodendron grows some dead branches or withered leaves, then if it is placed in the room at this time, it will relatively lower a person's fortune as well. All things love vitality and lush growth; if there are dead branches and withered leaves, keeping them at home is not particularly good, and it does not look very attractive either. So when we find it showing this phenomenon, we must promptly cut off those branches and leaves, so that the room can also be full of vitality.
In addition, here is a brief guide to the care precautions for the heartleaf philodendron.
1. Fertilizer application: During the growing season, the heartleaf philodendron should frequently be given water-soluble fertilizer as a top dressing, generally fertilizing 1-2 times per month; in late autumn and winter, when growth slows or stops, fertilization should be stopped.
2. Watering key points: The heartleaf philodendron likes a hot and humid environment, so the potting soil must be kept moist, especially in summer when it must not lack water, and the leaves should also be misted frequently; but avoid waterlogging in the potting soil, otherwise the leaves easily turn yellow. Generally, water once a day in spring and summer, and once every 3-5 days in autumn; in winter, the amount of watering should be reduced, but the potting soil must not be allowed to dry out completely.
3. Pruning essentials: When repotting the heartleaf philodendron in spring, the tangled main roots and old roots should be properly pruned to encourage more new fibrous roots, so as to avoid poor root absorption that makes it difficult to support the larger leaves.
4. Propagation essentials: The heartleaf philodendron is mostly propagated by cuttings, sowing, and division.
Overall, the heartleaf philodendron has strong adaptability and begins to grow at around 10°C. In winter, remember to keep it at around 5°C, and the potting soil must not be too wet.