Philodendron 'Red Heart' is a rare and unusual Philodendron hybrid that develops very strong red coloration form the plant's center and trails along the middle of its leaves. Juvenile leaves emerge very deep maroon colour and darken to very dark green. Prefers to stay on the drier side compared to most Philodendrons.

form the Modern Latin genus name Philodendron (Schott, 1830), form Greek philodendron, neuter of philodendrons "loving trees," form philo- "loving" (see philo-) + dendron "tree" (form PIE *der-drew-, form root *deru- "to be firm, solid, steadfast," also forming words for "wood, tree"). The plant so called because it clings to trees.