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4.9 out of 5 (120 experiences)


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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What is the best kind of fertilizer to use for this plant? #Philodendron
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This baby...I just upsized to this pot on June 22nd and there's roots out the bottom already! I may have to change its name 😆 #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #philodendronbrasil
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Why is my plant so sad :( #Philodendron
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Does it produce flowers #Philodendron
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Bonus of working in an entomology lab is free test tubes and enclosures for plants and propagations🤗 #PropagationStation #Philodendron
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philodendron brasil or rio? i’m not sure which species my plant is exactly lol #Philodendron
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New (bigger) pot and extension on the trellis, hoping for some new growth this summer! #philodendron #happyplants #plantaddict
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Husker got repotted into a hanging pot. 💚 #philodendron #philodendronbrasil #philoflock #hangingplants #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #planttherapy #jesssjungle
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Just got my first philodendron!! This is Phyllis my philodendron brasil! Are there any tips I should know? #Philodendron
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Should I propagate? I got this philodendron as a one-leaf cutting, and it's grown a good bit since then. I'm wanting to propagate it so I can plant multiple to have a "bushy" plant and also make it branch. Should I cut it here now, or wait until there's more growth and cut it at the next internode?
Care Summary for Philodendron Brasil
Philodendron Brasil
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 6ft from a window

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











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!








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.



