Heartleaf Philodendron watering guide
Use the 5-10 day water window as a starting rhythm, then adjust for pot size, room temperature, light, and how quickly the top layer of mix dries.
- Water window
- 5-10 day water window
- Moisture target
- 35-60% moisture target
- Diary task
- Check potting mix moisture, every 5 days
- Check the potting mix before watering instead of watering on autopilot.
- Water thoroughly when the plant is ready, then let excess drain.
- Slow down watering in cooler, lower-light weeks.