Philodendron micans are the perfect philodendron for small spaces. Philo micans are widespread in Mexico, the Americans and the Caribbean. Micans has velvety, heart-shaped leaves that never grow beyond 3” in width (nodes are also closely spaced for a compact appearance).

The colour of micans leaves are depending on the light.The leaves can take on a deep green to purple and even rust hue, with new leaves edged in pink.

Plant micans in hanging planter for its elegant vines to trail down. Apart from that you can provide it with a trellis / burlap wrapped pole to make micans climb.

basic care for philodendron micans

POTTING MIX
Philodendrons do best in loose, well-drained soil that is high in organic matter. They will grow in 100% sphagnum peat moss. Soilless mixtures such as peat-vermiculite or peat-perlite are also satisfactory.
WATER
When growing philodendron plants, allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. The length of your index finger to the first knuckle is about an inch, so inserting your finger into the soil is a good way to check the moisture level. Droopy leaves can mean that the plant is getting too much or not enough water. But the leaves recover quickly when you correct the watering schedule.
SUNLIGHT
Set the Philodendron in a location with bright, indirect sunlight. Find a position near a window where the sun’s rays never actually touch the foliage. While it’s normal for older leaves to yellow, if this happens to several leaves at the same time, the plant may be getting too much light. On the other hand, if the stems are long and leggy with several inches between leaves, the plant probably isn’t getting enough light
FERTILIZER
Feed philodendron houseplants with a balanced liquid foliage houseplant fertilizer that contains macro-nutrients. Water the plant with the fertilizer monthly in spring and summer and every six to eight weeks in fall and winter. Slow growth and small leaf size is the plant’s way of telling you that it isn’t getting enough fertilizer. Pale new leaves usually indicate that the plant isn’t getting enough calcium and magnesium, which are essential micro-nutrients for philodendrons.
TEMPERATURE
The ideal temperature for a philodendron is between 65 – 78°F during the day, and around 60°F at night.
TOXICITY
Philodendron should not be consumed by animals or humans. Lacy tree philodendrons are toxic to cats and dogs. Being educated on poisonous plants can help you avoid any accidents all the while enjoying your greenery.
PEST PROBLEMS
Philodendron are not prone to insects, but you may encounter aphids and mealybugs. You can wipe off mealybugs with cotton balls dipped in rubbing alcohol. Periodically showering the plant with water and applying insecticidal soap will help keep pests at bay.

philodendron micans thrives in moist, well-draining soil that’s rich with organic matter.in addition it can tolerant lower light conditions than most house plants. However it also flourishes in bright, indirect light (70 to 85% sunlight). 

micans leaves tell you everything

If the leaves start to turn brown or curl under, therefore it is getting too much light or not enough water.The plant is not getting enough water,as a result the leaves turn brown and fall off. If you are over watering, consequently the leaves turn yellow. moreover, it would be a good idea to check the leaves for spider mites.

Slow growth and small leaf size indicate that the plant isn’t getting enough plant food. Pale new leaves usually indicate that the plant is lack of calcium and magnesium, which are essential for philodendrons.

how to propagate micans?

How to propagate philodendron micans?

  1. Commercial propagators use leaf-and-node cuttings

    So you can just go down the length of the vine, cutting between nodes, and plant the cuttings below the soil.

  2. Do two-node cuttings

    It works better to do two-node cuttings, taking the leaf off of the lower node and leaving a leaf on the upper one
    It doesn’t really seem to matter a lot, but sometimes when bury a one-leaf node, the attached leaf will rot and the cutting die
    However with two-node cuttings, they don’t rot

Like pothos, the cutting of philodendron micans is easily rooted in water. Amazingly micans can be grown in water.Unlike, pothos,it is very easy to transfer philo micans from water to soil. Besides that, you also can use vermiculite to root cuttings, though it seems to be slower.

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