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Philodendron Brasil
Philodendron hederaceum 'Brasil'
A fast heartleaf vine brushed with lime and yellow.
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Toxic. Contains irritating calcium oxalate crystals; keep out of chewing reach.
Care
- Light
- Medium to bright indirect light.
- Water
- Water when the upper 1–2 inches are dry.
- Growing medium
- An airy aroid mix with drainage.
- Feeding
- Feed lightly during active growth. Use a houseplant fertilizer according to its label; reduce or pause feeding when lower light slows growth. Extra fertilizer can build up salts.
- Temperature
- 65–85°F
- Humidity
- Average household humidity.
- When to consider watering
- Use the plant, roots, growing medium, pot weight, and recent conditions together. A calendar is a reminder to observe, not an instruction to water automatically.
- Watering method
- Check below the surface. If care is needed, water the full root zone and allow excess water to drain rather than giving repeated small sips.
- Repotting
- Repot when root condition, drainage, or stability shows a need. Increase pot size modestly and avoid burying the crown or stem more deeply than before.
- Pruning
- Remove damaged or fully spent tissue with clean tools. Avoid cutting healthy variegated or developing leaves only to change appearance.
- Beginner note
- Start with stable light and careful observation. Do not create an automatic task until the plant has been observed in its actual home.
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 family
- Araceae
- Plant group
- Philodendron
- Cultivar
- Brasil
- Other known names
- No additional names recorded yet
- Safety
- Toxic
Contains irritating calcium oxalate crystals; keep out of chewing reach.
Growth
- Growth habit
- Trailing or climbing heartleaf vine.
- Mature size
- Up to 4 m (13 ft) indoors with support
- Native range
- Cultivated form of Philodendron hederaceum.
- Temperature
- 65–85°F
- Humidity
- Average household humidity.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
Propagation
Root stem cuttings with one or more nodes.
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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.
- Excess moisture / root stress: A constantly wet pot can cause yellowing and weak roots.
- Thrips: Inspect new leaves for scars and insects.
- Scale insects: Scale can affect Brasil. Confirm that bumps are insects before choosing a treatment.
- Spider mites: Spider mites can affect Brasil. Inspect for mites before treating leaf damage.
History & lineage
Brasil is a cultivated heartleaf philodendron selected for its lime and yellow center pattern.
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