How To Care For A Heart Leaf Philodendron. The Heart Leaf Philodendron is susceptible to a number of pests such as the Mealy bug Scale Aphids and Spider. Its care is the same as that for the regular Heart Leaf Philodendron listed in the Popular Houseplant section of the website.
Its care is the same as that for the regular Heart Leaf Philodendron listed in the Popular Houseplant section of the website. Its important to prune and train the plant using strings to contain it. To care for Philodendron Birkin grow the compact houseplant in indirect sun fertile well-draining potting mix and relatively high humidity.
Keep soil lightly moist spring through fall.
Increase frequency with increased light. If you are watering properly and the light is good you should get some side shoots to fill the plant out. General Care Sunlight Thrives in medium indirect light but can tolerate low indirect light. In the summertime keep the soil moist but not soggy.