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Philodendron Brasil
Philodendron hederaceum 'Brasil'
Other known names: Brasil heartleaf
A fast heartleaf vine brushed with lime and yellow.
Starter guide. This bundled guide provides practical starting information while its full source and review record is being prepared.
Safety not yet verified. Confirm the exact identification before deciding whether this plant is safe around children or pets. Catalog note: Safety not yet verified
Care
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Water
- When the upper 1–2 inches dry
- Growing medium
- Airy, chunky mix with reliable drainage
- Feeding
- Use a balanced houseplant feed while growing, following its label; ease back when lower light slows growth.
- Temperature
- 65–85°F
- Humidity
- Average to high
Observe the plant and growing medium before acting. A reminder is a prompt to check, not an automatic instruction to water.
Characteristics
A fast heartleaf vine brushed with lime and yellow.
Names & botanical identity
- Accepted name
- Philodendron hederaceum 'Brasil'
- Plant group
- Philodendron
- Cultivar
- Brasil
- Other known names
- Brasil heartleaf
- Safety
- Safety not yet verified
Confirm the exact identification before deciding whether this plant is safe around children or pets. Catalog note: Safety not yet verified
Growth
- Growth habit
- A climbing or trailing heartleaf philodendron with green and golden-yellow leaf markings.
- Native range
- The wild species ranges from Mexico through tropical America. Brasil is a cultivated selection.
- Temperature
- 65–85°F
- Humidity
- Average to high
- Difficulty
- Beginner
Propagation
As with other climbing philodendrons, root healthy stem sections in water or a well-drained rooting medium.
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Problems to recognize
These links describe possible or look-alike relationships, not a diagnosis. Start with visible evidence and rule out alternatives.
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Philodendron Brasil is recorded botanically as Philodendron hederaceum 'Brasil'. Lorekeeper keeps accepted and former names connected so the guide remains findable as taxonomy changes.
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