4" Philodendron Brasil
Care
Bright indirect light
Water when top 1-2" of soil is dry
Philodendron Brasil is one of the more popular vining indoor plants. This species is relatively easy to care for which makes it a great option for any room in your home. Their heart shaped foliage has yellow variegated stripes down the center.
You can choose to grow Philodendron Brasil in a hanging basket or allow it to climb a coco pole or other support structure. If you allow it to climb the leaves will grow larger the higher it climbs!
Caring for your Philodendron Brasil is pretty simple! This plant prefers a well draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Allow your plant to dry out almost completely between watering, taking care to not allow it to sit in excess water. Provide it with medium to bright indirect light.
Additional info:
Philodendron is one of the most popular genuses of Aroid that are currently in cultivation, with over 450 named cultivars.
Philodendron vary greatly in their natural habits, but you will find a large number of them located in Latin America. Their leaves range from small to medium to large to gigantic! You'll find Philodendron with smooth, glossy foliage and some with velvety foliage!
If you allow Philodendron to climb, their foliage will usually get much larger the higher up they get. While this isn't true for all Philodendron species -- it is for most. We recommend a coco pole to really get your Philodendron growing!
For the most part, Philodendron are easy to care for.
The name Philodendron comes from the greek words "philo" (love or affection) and "dendron" (tree).