Name: Philodendron Brasil
Brand: The Sill
SKU: BN-PHI-BRA-6-IS6HMS
Price: 89.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

Philodendron Brasil Information

About & Sizing

About The Philodendron Brasil

The Philodendron Brasil is a vibrant houseplant known for its striking, heart-shaped leaves with unique lime green and dark green variegation. This tropical beauty is prized for its easy-going nature and quick-growing trailing vines. Snag this low-maintenance houseplant now to bring the outdoors in.

Each plant is unique; size and shape fluctuate by season so all measurements are shown as a range
Medium plants measure between 4–7 inches tall from bottom of the grow pot to the top of the foliage
Arrives in a nursery grow pot nestled in your planter choice

Sizing Guide

Small

Approximately 5" in diameter, fits plants in a 4" grow pot or smaller

Medium

Approximately 7" in diameter, fits plants in a 6" grow pot or smaller

Large

Approximately 10-12" in diameter, fits plants in a 10" grow pot or smaller

Massive

Approximately 12-14" in diameter, fits plants in a 12" grow pot or smaller

Care Guide

Watering Requirements

Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.

Sunlight Requirements

Thrives in medium to bright indirect light to some morning direct sun.

Humidity Requirements

Normal room humidity can work, but Philodendron can benefit from higher humidity conditions. Consider incorporating a humidifier to boost humidity levels more consistently if the air in the home is dry.

Pet-Friendly Plant?

No, use caution when placing this plant in homes with pets.

Read our full care guide

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Legginess usually happens overtime due to a lack of sufficient sunlight. In low light conditions, the vines tend to stretch out more, increasing the space between leaves to search for the sun. Consider moving the plant closer to a bright, unobstructed window or place a grow light overhead if natural lighting isn't enough. The only way to correct the leggy stems is to prune the stems back to the nearest leaf where you want it to continue growing.

Why is my Philodendron getting leggy with small leaves?

The secret to a full, bushy look is regular pruning! Trim the tips of long, trailing vines right below a leaf node (where a leaf is attached to the stem). This removes the apical dominance and forces the plant to push out brand-new buds where you make the cut.

How do I make my vining Philodendron grow thicker and bushier?

Vining (climbing) varieties grow along long, flexible stems that love to trail down from shelves or scale up a pole or trellis. Self-heading (upright) varieties do not vine; instead, they grow leaves from a tight, central basal cluster, resulting in a bushy, self-supporting plant that develops offshoots at the base.

What is the difference between a "vining" and a "self-heading" Philodendron?

You can easily propagate vining Philodendron via stem cuttings. Prune a piece of vine just below a node, ensuring the cutting has at least 2–3 leaves and 1–2 exposed root nodes. Place the cutting directly in water or moist sphagnum moss for several weeks, and once the roots are 2-3 inches long you can transfer them back into soil.

How do you propagate vining Philodendron?

If your plant reverts to solid dark green leaves, it is trying to tell you it needs more bright, indirect sunlight. The vibrant yellow and lime variegation requires high ambient light to maintain itself. Without it, the plant produces more chlorophyll (turning solid green) to maximize energy absorption.

Why is my Philodendron Brasil losing its yellow and lime green stripes?

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