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Philodendron

⚠ Not pet-safe

Philodendron hederaceum

Category
Indoor
Light
Low light
Watering
Every 6-8 days
Difficulty
Easy
Mature size
Trailing vine, 1-2m+ if given support
Pet safety
Toxic or irritant to cats and dogs if chewed. Keep out of reach.

Growing note

Often mistaken for money plant (pothos) on a nursery shelf, but the heart-shaped leaves are thinner and softer, and new growth typically unfurls from a light pink or copper sheath. Roots readily from a cutting in a glass of water, making it one of the easiest plants on this list to propagate for free. Contains calcium oxalate crystals that irritate the mouth and cause drooling or vomiting if a cat or dog chews the leaves, so keep it out of reach.