Philodendron Micans Velvet Leaf. Occasionally you will see the philodendron micans with other names such as velvet leaf philodendron. Often grown as a houseplant in hanging baskets the velvet leaf philodendron will do best in terrariums where it can be mounted high and allowed to cascade down.
A velvet sofa is one way to add texture to a room but did you know you can do the exact same thing for way less money with greenery. Philodendron micans also called velvet leaf philodendron does not have glossy green leaves like the usual heart leaf philodendron. This lovely plant has velvet textured heart shaped leaves that are greenish bronze with reddish brown undersides.
The leaves never grow more than three inches wide and the nodes are deeply packed to make it easy to propagate.
Native to the caribbean and mexico these plants have velvety heart shaped leaves. Philodendron micans the plant s velvety and opalescent heart shaped leaves come in a range of colors from bronze to dark green with pink and purple highlights on new growth. Occasionally you will see the philodendron micans with other names such as velvet leaf philodendron. Velvet leaf philodendron botanical name.