Philendron are some of the most exotic and beautiful plants in the tropical world. There are about 400 species of philodendron worldwide, including the Philodendron. These plants are highly valued for their leaves, which feature reddish and colored undersides that form a lovely display as the leaves cascade down a growing surface.In its native environment, the plant has been known to reach heights of 60 feet and sometimes converts to fully epiphytic growth if its connection with the ground is severed. As a houseplant, however, it’s likely that your plant will remain less than 12 feet in height, and it’s easy to grow.The Philodendron Cordatum or heartleaf philodendron is a trailing houseplant with showy, green leaves. This plant is also known as “Sweetheart Vine”. Historically speaking, this ornamental has been known since the Victorian times, and it is still popularly known today.The heartleaf philodendron should not be mistaken for the Philodendron hederaceum, although they look almost the same. Look closely and you’ll see that the Cordatum’s leaves are darker green resembling that of an emerald. On the other hand, the hederaceum leaves have a lighter green shade.The Cordatum can be considered as a table centrepiece or a hanging plant because of its trailing nature. If you’re planning to have one, read ahead and learn everything you need to know about this rare philodendron species. The table below shows the basic information about the plant.