Philodendron Brasil
Philodendron hederaceum 'Brasil'
This vibrant trailing philodendron showcases heart-shaped leaves splashed with lime green and yellow variegation that brightens any space. A sport of the classic heartleaf philodendron, it's equally easy to grow but offers much more visual interest with its striking coloration. Perfect for hanging baskets or trailing from shelves, it grows quickly and tolerates lower light while maintaining its beautiful variegation.
Harvest
N/Ad
Days to harvest
Sun
Medium to bright indirect light
Zones
11–12
USDA hardiness
Height
0-6 feet
Complete Growing Guide
Drainage: Good Drainage, Moist. Height: 0 ft. 4 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.. Spread: 0 ft. 6 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: 3 feet-6 feet. Growth rate: Rapid. Maintenance: 'Brasil'variegated center stripe of yellow to light green and dark green borders 'Cream Splash'variegated center of the leaves of light green and cream, and dark green borders 'Gabby'variegated leaves of light green and cream, may become entirely cream in color 'Lemon Lime'bright yellow to chartreuse foliage 'Rio'variegated leaves of silver and cream in the center, and dark green edges 'Silver Stripe'variegated leaves, cream to light green, and dark green with a silver stripe, 'Brasil', 'Cream Splash', 'Gabby', 'Lemon Lime', 'Rio', 'Silver Stripe'. Propagation: Stem Cutting.
Harvesting
Fruits are white or orange to red berries.
Color: Orange, Red/Burgundy, White. Type: Berry.
History & Origin
Origin: Mexico to Tropical America
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: Heavy Shade
- +Fast-growing
- +Low maintenance
Considerations
- -Toxic (Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Roots, Sap/Juice, Stems): Low severity
- -Causes contact dermatitis
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Pothos
Similar humidity and light requirements, creates beneficial microclimate together
Spider Plant
Helps increase humidity levels and shares similar watering needs
Peace Lily
Both thrive in medium to low light and prefer consistently moist soil
Boston Fern
Increases humidity through transpiration, benefits both plants' growth
Rubber Tree
Similar care requirements and both help purify indoor air quality
ZZ Plant
Tolerates similar light conditions and creates attractive textural contrast
Monstera Deliciosa
Fellow aroid with identical humidity and temperature preferences
Snake Plant
Releases oxygen at night while Philodendron releases during day
Keep Apart
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Requires much brighter light and less frequent watering, creating care conflicts
Succulent Plants
Prefer dry conditions and infrequent watering, opposite of Philodendron needs
Cacti
Thrive in low humidity and dry soil, conflicting with tropical moisture requirements
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Generally hardy, susceptible to root rot and bacterial leaf spot
Common Pests
Aphids, spider mites, mealybugs, thrips
Diseases
Root rot, bacterial leaf spot, fungal infections from poor air circulation