Plant care, sensed
Heartleaf philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum
Philodendron hederaceum, the heartleaf philodendron is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Central America and the Caribbean which is common in the houseplant trade. Philodendron hederaceum var. hederaceum, the "velvet philodendron," is a subspecies which is in the houseplant trade under its previous name of Philodendron micans. While toxic under certain conditions, it is also under current review for numerous health benefits.
Wikimedia Commons contributors
The sensor knows
What Orabee watches for on your heartleaf philodendron.
Each target is sourced from horticultural guidance, quoted in full so you can see exactly where the numbers come from.
Ambient temperature
At least 15 °C (59 °F)
“With a minimum temperature requirement of 15 °C (59 °F), in temperate regions it must be grown under glass or as a houseplant.”
Light
Medium, indirect; avoid direct sun
“Treatment includes moving the plant to a place of bright sunlight, but one should avoid direct sunlight.”
Soil moisture
Keep the soil moist
“P. hederaceum are also easy to maintain, requiring medium sunlight and moist soil.”
Orabee, translated
What each face means for heartleaf philodendron.
The mascot on the e-ink screen reflects what the sensor sees. Here’s when each expression shows up, and why.
Happy
Medium indirect light, moist soil, warm room.
“P. hederaceum are also easy to maintain, requiring medium sunlight and moist soil.”
Thirsty
Soil has dried out; it likes staying moist.
“P. hederaceum are also easy to maintain, requiring medium sunlight and moist soil.”
Sunburnt
Direct sun on the leaves.
“Treatment includes moving the plant to a place of bright sunlight, but one should avoid direct sunlight.”
The grounding
Wikipedia’s care notes for heartleaf philodendron.
Quoted in full so you can see exactly what every Orabee target above is anchored to. Sourced from Wikipedia, released under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Description and cultivation
Plant facts
- Scientific name
- Philodendron hederaceum
- Common name
- Heartleaf philodendron
- Good to know
- BeginnerTropical
Care guidance from Wikipedia, released under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Let Orabee do the watching.
Reserve your spot for $1. Refundable anytime, applied to your Kickstarter pledge. The sensor takes care of the numbers. You just check the face.