Philodendron Brazil

Philodendron Hederaceum 'Brazil'

Philodendron Hederaceum 'Brazil' is a wild and bold cultivator of the classic Heartleaf Philodendron. Its variegated leaves look almost painted, with strokes of yellow cream and lime green across the deep green foliage with magnificent pinkish orange stems.

Like its cousin, the standard green Heartleaf Philodendron, Philodendron 'Brazil' is extremely easy to grow - no green thumb required. Tolerant of a wide range of light conditions, this plant is a prolific grower, producing long cascading vines that can easily reach the floor.

Position:

Place in medium to bright indirect light such as in a well-lit room or near a window. This will aid in larger leaf growth and fuller foliage while encouraging greater variegation on the leaves. Warmth and humidity is this guy's best friend so try not to let the room temperature drop below 16°C for extended periods.

Water:

Philodendrons prefer to dry out a bit between waterings. If your plant is in a bright location, water it when the soil is dry halfway down the root mass. If your plant is in fluorescent or lower light conditions, let the soil dry out about 5cm from the top of the soil before watering again thoroughly. Don’t overwater as all indoor plants are prone to root rot. Yellowing or mushy stalks or leaves are a key sign of this so if it happens, let the soil dry out completely before watering again.

Feed:

Feed with an organic liquid fertiliser formulated for houseplants. Apply once every 6 weeks but less in winter if your plant isn’t in a greenhouse. Use our Organic seaweed fertiliser for best results.

Humidity:

Normal room humidity is fine. We recommend you mist the leaves with water or seaweed mist daily to keep them lush.
Alternatively, you can use a humidity tray, half-filled with water, then place your plant pot on top. Top up the water if necessary when watering your plant. Make sure the water level stays below the top of the pebbles/Leca balls so the plant roots can breathe. The humidity from the tray will keep the leaves lush and the roots moist.