Philodendron Brasil
Philodendron hederaceum · Family Araceae
Also known as: philodendron, heartleaf philodendron
- Light
- Partial shade to bright indirect
- Watering
- Every 6 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- No, keep it away from cats and dogs
Care
Where to put it
Shelves and hanging pots in any room.
Light
Low to medium indirect light.
Watering
Water when the top half of the pot is dry.
About the plant
A climber with heart-shaped leaves, easy to care for and often confused with devil's ivy. It looks lovely trailing from shelves or climbing a support. Its stems grow fast and can exceed 2 metres.
Origin
Native to the tropical forests of Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America.
What it likes
- Indirect light or partial shade
- Slightly moist compost
- Warmth and moderate humidity
What it dislikes
- Direct afternoon sun
- Soggy compost
- Cold below 12 °C
Did you know?
Philodendron comes from Greek and means 'tree lover', after its habit of climbing trunks.
