Indoor, bright to medium, indirect light
Philodendron Micans
A trailing philodendron, about 30 cm, with velvety bronze-green leaves, for a shelf or hanging pot. Bright to medium, indirect light.
AED 99each, 30 cm, Nursery Pot
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Designer Pot adds AED 70. It arrives planted with fresh soil.
Quantity
- Philodendron Micans, 30 cm, Nursery Pot × 1
- AED 99
- Total
- AED 99
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- Light
- Bright to medium, indirect light
- Water
- Every 7–10 days in summer when the top 3 cm is dry; every 2 weeks in winter
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
- Size
- 30 cm
- Where
- Indoor
Why people love it
- Velvety bronze-green heart-shaped leaves trail softly.
- Bronze tones shift in the light.
- Easy to grow from a hanging pot.
Worth knowing
- Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA, so place it out of reach.
- Velvet leaves mark easily when wet.
- Stems turn leggy in low light.
About this plant
Philodendron Micans (Philodendron hederaceum var. hederaceum, sold as 'Micans') is the velvet-leaf form of the heartleaf philodendron from Central and South America. Its small heart-shaped leaves have a soft, velvety texture and a bronze to deep green color with a purple-red sheen, especially on new growth.
It is easy to grow in Dubai homes. It tolerates AC, medium light and the odd missed watering, and its trailing vines grow steadily. The velvet sheen looks best in bright, indirect light; low light makes vines sparse. Direct summer sun through glass scorches the soft leaves. Let the top few centimeters of soil dry between waterings. Its species, the heartleaf philodendron, was included in NASA's 1989 Clean Air Study.
It works in hanging planters, on high shelves and bookcases, and trailing over desk edges. We offer it at around 30 cm, in a nursery pot or a designer pot.
- Sizes
- 30 cm
- Light
- Bright to medium, indirect light
- Water
- Every 7–10 days in summer when the top 3 cm is dry; every 2 weeks in winter
- AC
- Keep it 1 metre from vents
- Pets
- Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats, dogs and horses (insoluble calcium oxalates; can cause oral irritation, pain and swelling of the mouth, tongue and lips, drooling, vomiting (not horses) and difficulty swallowing).
Why Green Beetle, Not a Nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Repotting | Needed straight away | Fresh soil, not needed |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Every plant is checked at our shop in Warsan 3 before it is dispatched. Questions about Philodendron Micans? Message us on WhatsApp.
Care Guide for Dubai Homes
How to keep Philodendron Micans healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Bright to medium, indirect light. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 7–10 days in summer when the top 3 cm is dry; every 2 weeks in winter. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: Standard indoor potting mix with perlite or bark. Feeding: Balanced liquid feed once a month from spring to autumn. Common mistake: Misting the velvety leaves heavily, which can leave spots; raise humidity with a pebble tray instead. Where it works: Hanging planters, high shelves, bookcases and desks.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats, dogs and horses (insoluble calcium oxalates; can cause oral irritation, pain and swelling of the mouth, tongue and lips, drooling, vomiting (not horses) and difficulty swallowing).
Need Help Later On?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Philodendron Micans FAQs
Is Philodendron Micans easy to care for?
Yes. It handles AC and medium light and forgives the odd missed watering.
Why are the vines getting long and sparse?
It needs more light. Move it closer to a bright window and trim long vines to encourage bushiness.
Is it toxic to pets?
Yes. The ASPCA lists heartleaf philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses because of insoluble calcium oxalates.
How often should I water it in Dubai?
About every 7 to 10 days in summer when the top 3 cm is dry, and every 2 weeks in winter.
Need 10 or more for an office, hotel or restaurant?
We install and maintain them too, with one written quote.