Philodendron Brasil
Philodendron brasil
Philodendron Brasil is a striking, fast-growing trailing vine native to South America. A cultivar of the heartleaf philodendron, it features beautiful, heart-shaped green leaves painted with a broad, central stripe of lime-green or bright yellow. It is highly valued for adding a pop of bright color to rooms.
Native Origin & Climate
Tropical forest understories of Brazil. Highly popular in indoor spaces and shaded outdoor areas across Australia.
Expert Pruning Tip
Prune trailing stems in spring or summer to promote bushier growth. Cuttings root quickly in water, allowing you to multiply the plant easily.
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Localized Australian Care Taxonomy
Beginner Friendly. Very easy-going, resilient, and tolerates a wide variety of indoor light and water conditions.
Bright, indirect light. Needs good light to maintain its vibrant yellow-green variegation. Avoid hot direct midday sun.
Low to Moderate. Allow the top 3-4 cm of potting mix to dry out completely before watering again. Relatively drought-tolerant.
Rich, aerated, well-draining potting soil. A standard indoor potting mix with added perlite and coco coir works beautifully.
Enjoys average indoor humidity. Resilient to dry air from heating and cooling. Protect from winter frost.
Stem cuttings. Take cuttings with at least one node and root in water or moist potting soil.
Vibrant, trailing, and lush. Long cascading stems lined with beautiful heart-shaped green leaves with bright yellow-green stripes.
High shelves, hanging baskets, or trained to climb up a moss pole in a living room.
Indoor
Toxic:Toxic to pets and children. Contains calcium oxalate crystals which can cause oral burning, swelling, and drooling if chewed.
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