Which Philodendron variety to choose?

The Philodendron genus offers an immense diversity of shapes, colors, and textures. Here is how the Philodendron Micans stands out from other varieties in our catalog:

• Philodendron Micans (this plant): velvety green and bronze foliage, iridescent coppery highlights, climbing or trailing (15 cm). Spectacular velvety version.
• Philodendron Imperial Red: spectacular deep red foliage, young leaves burgundy red, compact non-climbing habit. Vibrant red version.
• Philodendron Birkin: dark green foliage with white stripes, graphic and elegant, compact (25 cm). Graphic variegated version.
• Philodendron Selloum Atom: compact cut green foliage, bushy habit, small size (25 cm). Compact cut version.
• Philodendron Sodiroi: spectacular silver variegated foliage, climbing (45 cm). Rare silver version.
• Philodendron Melanochrysum: dark green velvety foliage with light veins, climbing, large size (75 cm). XXL velvety version.
• Philodendron White Princess: white and green variegated foliage, rare and spectacular. Rare variegated version.
• Philodendron Billietiae: elongated foliage with orange petioles, climbing, rare (25 cm). Rare orange version.

Why choose the Philodendron Micans? If you are looking for a Philodendron with unique velvety foliage featuring spectacular bronze and coppery highlights that adds a touch of sophistication and warmth, the Micans is the perfect choice. Its velvety texture and iridescent highlights are unmatched.

Exposure & location

The Philodendron Micans appreciates bright indirect light to maintain its vibrant bronze and coppery highlights. It tolerates partial shade but prefers a bright exposure to preserve its velvety tones.

• Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sun.
• Ideal: hanging, stake, shelf, living room, office, bedroom, or room with window without direct sun.
• Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes.
• Substrate: light, rich, and well-draining, universal potting soil with perlite.

Verdeia tip: the bronze and coppery highlights are more vibrant with bright indirect light. The Philodendron Micans can be grown hanging (trailing) or on a stake (climbing).

Watering & care

• Watering: moderate; let the top 3-5 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.
• Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce to once every 2 weeks in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: enjoys 50-70% humidity, mist occasionally or place near other plants.
• Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
• Stake: install a moss or coconut fiber stake to make it climb and get larger leaves.

The Philodendron prefers a slightly moist substrate but never waterlogged — avoid excess water that causes leaves to yellow.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

With its velvety green and bronze foliage and spectacular coppery highlights, the Philodendron Micans brings a touch of sophistication and warmth to your urban jungle. It creates a luxurious and elegant focal point.

• To pair with: Monstera, Alocasia, Calathea, Pothos, or other plants with graphic foliage to create an elegant and sophisticated urban jungle.
• Ideal pot: macramé hanging, matte ceramic decorative pot (white, gray, black, terracotta) or woven basket to showcase the velvety foliage.
• Ambiance: perfect hanging in a living room, bedroom, office, or on a stake to create a spectacular climbing effect.

The velvety foliage with bronze and coppery highlights creates a luxurious and sophisticated effect that brings a touch of warmth and elegance to your plant decor.

Verdeia Tips

• Give it bright indirect light: to maintain its bright bronze and copper highlights.
• Gently wipe its velvety leaves: dust dulls their shine and highlights.
• Mist the foliage: to enhance its tropical freshness and preserve the velvety texture.
• Set up a stake: to make it climb and get larger, more spectacular leaves.
• Enjoy its fast growth: the Philodendron Micans grows quickly and branches easily.

A true tropical gem, the Philodendron Micans brightens the space with its velvety foliage and spectacular bronze and copper highlights. An ideal plant to bring sophistication and warmth to your urban jungle.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Philodendron hederaceum var. hederaceum 'Micans'
• Common name: Philodendron Micans, Velvet Philodendron, Velvet Leaf Philodendron
• Family: Araceae
• Origin: tropical forests of Central and South America
• Dimensions on delivery: Ø12 × H15 cm
• Adult size: stems up to 100–150 cm long (climbing or trailing)
• Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight
• Watering: moderate, let the top 3-5 cm dry out between waterings
• Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity to animals: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
• Decorative style: Sophisticated / Elegant / Luxurious
• Particularity: velvety green and bronze foliage, iridescent copper highlights, climbing or trailing, air-purifying plant, easy to care for, fast growth

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the bronze and copper highlights and the density of the foliage naturally vary according to growing conditions and the age of the plant.