Heartleaf Philodendron

🧭 Feng Shui Benefits & Placement

Benefits: Love, Compassion, Growth

Best Placement: South-West (relationships) or living room shelves; allow vines to cascade gently.

Avoid: Avoid tangled, dusty vines in dark corners.

Guided upward growth supports goals and partnership harmony.

🌞 Light & Temperature

Light: Medium to bright indirect.

Temperature: 22–34°C.

🪴 Pot & Soil

Pot: Hanging pot or 10–20 L pot with moss pole; airy aroid mix.

Soil Mix: Aroid mix: 40% coco chips, 20% bark, 20% compost, 20% perlite.

💧 Watering

Schedule: Dry: every 5–7 days; Rainy: every 7–10 days

Amount: 0.5–1 L depending on pot

Let top 2–4 cm dry; larger leaves prefer higher humidity.

🧪 Fertilizing

Type: Balanced liquid

Frequency: Every 4–6 weeks

Dosage: Half label dose

📅 Harvest & Indicators

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🌱 Propagation

Node cuttings root in water or mix within 2–4 weeks.

🐛 Common Pests & Diseases

• Mealybugs: Neem 1% weekly; wipe leaves to remove residue.

🌦️ Seasonal Notes (Malaysia)

Increase airflow in monsoon; provide pole for larger leaves.

📝 Planting Notes

Trim vines to keep full; wipe leaves to keep qi fresh.

💡 Extra Care Tips

• Use moss pole for mature form
• Flush pot monthly to reduce salts