Philodendron 'Red Heart'

Red Heart Philodendron ❤️🌿 is loved for its bold heart-shaped leaves that emerge in bright red tones before deepening into rich green, giving it a colorful tropical look that keeps changing as it grows. It does best in bright indirect light indoors, where the red new growth shows best and the plant stays full and healthy without harsh sun. This is a generally easy plant that handles average indoor conditions well, as long as it is not left sitting in soggy soil. Pro tip: if the new leaves start coming in smaller or less colorful, move it a little closer to brighter light and let it climb or lean naturally for stronger growth 

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Quick Facts:
🌱 Botanical Name: Philodendron erubescens
🏷️ Common Names: Red Heart Philodendron
💧 Watering Needs: Allow the top 1–2 inches of soil to dry between waterings
☀️ Light Needs: Bright indirect light; tolerates medium light
🍃 Growth Habit: Upright to slightly trailing; red new leaves that turn green
🪴 Difficulty Level: Beginner
⚠️ Toxicity: Toxic if ingested; keep away from pets and children
🌎 Native Region: Colombia

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