Velvet Leaf Philodendron

Imperfect Philodendron micans

Name: Imperfect Philodendron micans
Brand: GrowTropicals
SKU: PHILMICA12
Price: 14.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

£14.99

Hard to kill

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The perfect soil Monstera & Philodendron Premium Potting Mix · 2.5L · £4.99

Description

Philodendron micans (a velvety form of Philodendron hederaceum) produces trailing stems of heart-shaped leaves with a soft, velvety texture and a rich, shifting colour that moves between deep bronze-green, olive, and burgundy depending on the light. New leaves emerge a warm coppery-pink before darkening. It trails beautifully from a macrame or high shelf, and can also be trained up a moss pole where the leaves will enlarge and the velvet texture intensifies.

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How to care for Velvet Leaf Philodendron

Keep me in bright, gentle light away from harsh sun and water me once my top few centimetres feel dry.

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What our customers say

Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

Emily P.

Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.

James R.

Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.

Sophie L.

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About Velvet Leaf Philodendron

Imperfect Philodendron micans is an easy-care houseplant. It needs bright indirect light, watering once the top 2 to 3cm of compost has dried out, a little extra humidity and a minimum temperature of 10°C. It is harmful to pets and small children if eaten.

Good for

Living Room Kitchen Bathroom

Care level

EasyChallenge

Easy care

Light

ShadeFull sun

Bright, indirect light

This plant grows best in bright, indirect light or dappled shade. Keep it away from direct sun, which can scorch its delicate leaves. For healthy growth and vibrant foliage, place it near a north-facing or east-facing window where it will receive plenty of filtered light. Read moreShow less

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Watering

Evenly moistDries out fully

Let the top few centimetres dry out

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water your plant when the top 1/3 to 1/2 of the soil feels slightly dry, and always ensure the pot has good drainage. Avoid soggy soil or standing water, and do not let the plant dry out completely, as steady moisture is essential for healthy growth. Read moreShow less

Humidity

Average homeHigh humidity

Prefers a little extra humidity

This plant will tolerate normal household humidity, but performs best with slightly higher levels. Like all tropical plants, good humidity levels help support healthy growth and keep the foliage healthy. If you have a particularly dry home, grouping plants together can help to increase humidity. Read moreShow less

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Temperature

Keep above 10°C · Happy at normal room temperature

This plant grows best in warm temperatures between 18°C and 26°C. Keep it away from cold draughts and avoid temperatures below 15°C, as cooler conditions can stress the plant and affect healthy growth. Read moreShow less

Feeding

Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser from spring to autumn, and let it rest over winter.

Soil & Substrate

Our Monstera and Philodendron Premium Potting Mix is peat-free and provides a well-draining blend with good aeration for this species.

Growth habit

Trailing →Climbing →

Plant type

Aroid →Foliage houseplant →

Toxicity

Harmful if chewed or swallowed. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children, and wash your hands after pruning.

Origins

Native to the tropical forests of Central America and the Caribbean, Philodendron micans grows as a hemiepiphyte, trailing and climbing through the forest understorey in warm, humid, shaded conditions.

Also known as

Imperfect Philodendron micans

Genus

Philodendron →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does my plant come with a pot?

Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.

How big will my plant be when it arrives?

Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.

What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?

There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.

What should I do when my plant arrives?

First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.

Will my plant survive being shipped?

Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.

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Everything about Philodendron

Philodendrons are by far one of our favourite houseplants to grow. With their incredible tropical foliage and relatively low maintenance care requirements, they make excellent additions to any indoor space. These plants belong to a diverse genus with nearly...

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Rated by real customers

Customers praised this trailing plant for its "iridescent beauty" and healthy condition. Reviews highlighted "gorgeous leaves," abundant foliage, and rapid growth. Shoppers appreciated the excellent packaging, with plants arriving in perfect condition even in winter. The price point received consistent acclaim as "excellent value."

Nothing prepared me for its iridescent beauty!
The leaves are perfect and healthy with no damage and there is lots of new growth coming in
Gorgeous and trailing!! Excellent price

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Beautiful healthy plants

I've had my eye on a Micans for a while and finally got one. It is so beautiful. The leaves are perfect and healthy with no damage and there is lots of new growth coming in on it. I've got it going up a little trellis and it looks so sweet :blush::herb:

Good quality

Fantastic condition great size too. Beautiful leaves on this plant and new growth already. Decided to put mine on a loss pole but could see it would trail too

Perfect!

Super pretty, came in great condition and is growing so quickly!!

Wonderful philodendron micans

wonderful philodendron micans, arrived in perfect condition, perfectly packaged, thank you

Philodendron Scandens Micans

Ordered from you as couldn't find one shopping locally anywhere and wanted this particular plant to pot in with another I already had to 'bolster it up' a bit.
Heart in mouth slightly ordering plants online, being delivered but company is superb!
Plant arrived so well packaged, with it's little heat pad and blanket, as I ordered when our nightime temperatures were sub zero and it was recommended that I added the winter protection to my order, which the company waivered as I paid for express shipping, very kind! Very impressed with House of Kojo, the quality of the plant I received, packaging and customer service. Would certainly buy from again, recommended*****

Healthy condition. 15cm on longest

Healthy condition. 15cm on longest stem.

Gorgeous and trailing!! Excellent price i don't think i'll be going anywhere else. THANK YOU

Another stunning plant

All the plants in my order are top quality, as usual. I have wanted a Philodendron micans for a while, as it always looks good in pictures, but nothing prepared me for its irridescent beauty!

Excellent plants and well packed.

Plants arrived in good condition, well wrapped and on time . Thank you

Love it

Lots of foliage. Super healthy and had a speedy delivery

Beautiful quality plant

Gorgeous colours and arrived in really good condition

Stunning beauty!

Wow this is a really beautiful plant arrived in perfect condition and has lots of new growth which is great to see it changing everyday :grinning:

Fab

Great quality plant. Arrived quickly and well packaged

Beautiful little plant

Absolutely beautiful plant arrived in excellent condition, no broken stems or browned leaves.

Great condition, packaged really well

Great condition, packaged really well

Arrived in perfect condition and

Arrived in perfect condition and is thriving

Perfect as always. Everything was

Perfect as always. Everything was delivered in great condition, as described, and well packaged.

Beautiful plant & really good

Beautiful plant & really good size, excellent value for money

Very happy

Came quickly, in perfect condition with a lot of plant:u1FAB4: Very happy with my purchase.

I got the expected size,

I got the expected size, I am very happy with my purchase. Beautiful and healthy leaves!

Package is good. Plant looks

Package is good. Plant looks healthy and pretty.

Got 2 plants to make a full one. Packaged well arrived with care. Recommend to all plant lovers

Very good

Healthy, good size

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Imperfect Philodendron micans

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Plant Size Guide

5–8cm

Mini

9–11cm

Small

12–14cm

Medium

15–18cm

Large

19+cm

Extra Large

How to care for Velvet Leaf Philodendron

What our customers say

About Velvet Leaf Philodendron

Good for

Care level

Light

Watering

Humidity

Temperature

Feeding

Soil & Substrate

Growth habit

Plant type

Toxicity

Origins

Also known as

Genus

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything about Philodendron

Plants delivered the way they deserve

Packaged with Care

Perfect for Gifting

Sustainability at Heart

Rated by real customers

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