Philodendron scandens 'Brasil'
sweetheart plant or heart-leaf
Heart-shaped, glossy, verdant leaves with irregular, golden-yellow variegated markings matching the colours of the Brazilian flag. ‘Brasil’ is...
18cm pot | hanging pot
£24.99
available to order from late spring
15cm pot | 50cm tall | moss pole
£26.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
Heart-shaped, glossy, verdant leaves with irregular, golden-yellow variegated markings matching the colours of the Brazilian flag. ‘Brasil’ is a playful and versatile houseplant and can be trained either on a moss pole as it is here, or allowed to unfurl and flop as a trailing evergreen. The leaves help purify the air inside the home too!
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Light shade / shade
How to care for Philodendron scandens Brasil:
Water freely when in growth, but keep drier in winter. Mist the leaves regularly with water to increase humidity and every so often put it under a cold shower to wash off the leaves. Make sure the winter temperatures stay above 10°C, and repot every couple of years.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin/eye irritant/allergen
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