Philodendron Brasil
4.9 out of 5 (120 experiences)
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
About Philodendron Brasil
Philodendrons grow aerial roots that grip the bark of trees, allowing them to grow over 20 feet tall! Their heart-shaped leaves change shape as they climb and can grow larger than a dinner plate. Fossils show Philodendrons growing as far back as 30 million years ago when South America was still connected to Antarctica! ❄️
Taxonomy
Philodendron hederaceum 'Brasil'
Philodendron
Araceae
Alismatales
Also known as
Variegated Philodendron hederaceum
How to care for Philodendron Brasil
How often to water your Philodendron Brasil
every 9
Philodendron Brasil needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Philodendron Brasil in your home
a window
Philodendron Brasil can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Philodendron Brasil in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Philodendron Brasil
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Philodendron Brasil after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Any suggestions on good fertilizer to use? #Philodendron
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What can I do to provide my philodendron brasil some humidity as it is the start of winter here? #PhilodendronBrasil
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Hey y’all! I’ve had this plant for 4 years & it’s done well in this spot. I’m recently seeing some yellow leaves that easily break off when tugged. I just repotted to a bigger cement pot with drainage. Could I be overwatering? #Philodendron
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Hey y’all! I’m starting to get some yellow leaves on my philodendron. I’ve had it in this same spot for four years and it’s grown a lot and done well. I just repotted it in a cement pot with a drainage hole. Could I be overwatering? #Philodendron
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My baby philodendron is growing extremely slowly. Anybody have any tips? #Philodendron #PhilodendronBrasil
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#planttherapy
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Why does my plant look like it's dying? #Philodendron
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Rescuing my Brasil Bought her from Home Depot in the late summer. After settling in I repotted her following being overwatered and root bound. She suffered from significant shock and rot so I chopped and propped over winter. 4 months later this is what is left! Prop took foreverrrr but I’m excited to bring her back to life. She’s on the opposite side of our bedroom that has west facing floor to ceiling windows. #Philodendron #PhilodendronBrasil #HappyPlants #PlantTherapy #PropagationStation
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I’m new to gardening. My plants are dying. I need some suggestions. Please advise. #Philodendron #BrasilPhilodendron #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #NewGrowth #PlantTherapy #PlantAddict
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Spike Leaves leaves are turning brown. What do I need to do
Care Summary for Philodendron Brasil
Philodendron Brasil
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 6ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 88
Easy to propagate 69
Survivor 58
Large, lush leaves 39
Browns easily 4
Blooms easily 4
02/06/2022
Easy care plant with beautiful leaf variegation!
Easy to propagate
Survivor
01/14/2022
A gorgeous if a bit dramatic philodendron. Will being to wilt if it has been too long since a watering but bounces back quickly once given water.
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
01/09/2022
This is super easy to propagate (like most philodendrons) and I’ve found it to be pretty tolerant if you underwater it sometimes.
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
01/04/2022
Love my philodendron Brasil. It’s a super easy plant that tells you when it wants to be watered - and it survives drought pretty well in my experience. It’s so much fun to see what each new leaf looks like since the variegation is always a little different!
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Survivor
01/04/2022
Love this plant. Tolerant of short periods of neglect, and rewarding when you keep up with it. Fun design on leaves. Excited to set it up with a trellis in the spring.
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
11/29/2021
Absolutely beautiful
Fast grower
Survivor
11/28/2021
Easy care, easy to propagate.
Easy to propagate
11/07/2021
Honestly i just got it sooooo I don’t have much to say but It’s a pretty hardy one; brings color to the room 🌱
Easy to propagate
Survivor
10/28/2021
it’s so pretty and such a happy plant :)
Large, lush leaves
10/18/2021
Attractive variegation, glossy leaves, if you treat Brazil’s right they grow noticeably faster than other plants, very rewarding. Likes humidity, and medium light, easy to favor. 🥰
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Survivor
10/17/2021
Super easy to care for, very resilient, grows quickly, and just beautiful!
10/15/2021
love Brazzy. so full and pretty variegation
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
09/21/2021
bought her a couple weeks ago
so pretty and constantly producing leaves
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
09/15/2021
LOVE Philodendron plants the veining ones, so far super easy, wet it and forget it.
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Blooms easily
Survivor
08/30/2021
I wish it grew a little quicker, but I also have it hanging in a bathroom, so it doesn’t get a ton of light. I love the green and yellow leaves, it adds dimension to the plant. It’s pretty hardy and communicates when it needs water. Great for a first time plant parent.
Survivor
Browns easily
Easy to propagate
07/31/2021
Steal it from the mall
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
07/27/2021
Beautiful
07/21/2021
It’s so easy to propagate I’m doing it right now 📈
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
07/18/2021
Absolutely gorgeous variegation and since I got it, it’s been constantly growing 😍
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
06/28/2021
Took some cuttings from a plant at work and now it’s growing so quickly and I love seeing how each leaf is different with the colors.
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Survivor
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