Velvet-Leaf Philodendron

Yes — Velvet-Leaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum "Micans") thrives in a closed terrarium. The sealed glass traps the constant, high humidity it needs, and it tolerates the lower light inside a covered vessel.

Yes. Velvet-Leaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum "Micans") is well suited to an open, unsealed terrarium where air moves freely and excess moisture can escape — exactly the conditions it prefers.

Velvet-Leaf Philodendron suits a small terrarium — jars & bottles. It has a trailing growth habit, so plan its position with that in mind and trim or divide it if it starts to outgrow the glass.

Velvet-Leaf Philodendron is rated easy to care for in a terrarium. Heart-shaped leaves with a velvety, iridescent bronze-green sheen. An easy trailing aroid — pinch it back to keep it compact. It trails and lengthens quickly, so pinch it back to keep it compact and full rather than sparse and stringy.

Velvet-Leaf Philodendron does best in medium to bright indirect light. Keep it out of direct sun, which magnifies through glass and scorches leaves. Let the velvety, bronze-green heart-shaped leaves trail from a raised spot in medium to bright indirect light, which brings out their iridescent sheen.

Velvet-leaf philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum 'Micans') is toxic to cats and dogs: insoluble calcium oxalates cause mouth pain, drooling and vomiting if chewed.