SPECIMEN NO. #3
⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS
Family: Araceae
Philodendron hederaceum
Common Name: Heartleaf Philodendron
Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum) is a houseplant in the Araceae family, native to Antioquia, Atlántico, Bolívar, Boyacá, Caldas, Casanare, Chocó, Cundinamarca, La Guajira, Magdalena, Meta, Nariño, Norte. It is a medium to low-light species that thrives between 500 and 3000 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 7 days, temperatures of 16–28°C, and about 50% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is toxic to dogs and cats; reported symptoms include oral irritation, burning of mouth and lips, drooling, vomiting. It is also known as Vilevine.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
YES (Toxic)
Toxic to Cats?
YES (Toxic)
Clinical Symptoms:
Oral irritation, burning of mouth and lips, drooling, vomiting.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Medium to Low
Minimum Light Requirement
500 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
3000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 7 Days
Temperature Envelope
16°C – 28°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
50% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
2871003
Native Biogeographical Range
Antioquia, Atlántico, Bolívar, Boyacá, Caldas, Casanare, Chocó, Cundinamarca, La...