Which variety of Philodendron to choose?

The Philodendron genus offers an immense diversity of shapes, colors, and textures. Here is how the Philodendron Scandens 'Brasil' stands out from other varieties in our catalog:

• Philodendron Scandens 'Brasil' (this plant): spectacular green and golden variegated foliage, trailing or climbing plant, very easy to care for. Golden variegated version.
• Philodendron scandens: solid green heart-shaped foliage, trailing or climbing plant, very easy. Classic green version.
• Philodendron Birkin: dark green foliage with white stripes, graphic and elegant, compact. Graphic variegated version.
• Philodendron melanochrysum: dark green velvety foliage with light veins, climbing, large size. XXL velvety version.
• Philodendron Sodiroi: spectacular silver variegated foliage, climbing. Rare silver version.
• Philodendron White Princess: white and green variegated foliage, rare and spectacular. White variegated version.
• Philodendron Diamond Variegata: green and cream variegated foliage, elegant marbling, rare. Rare variegated version.
• Philodendron Billietiae: elongated foliage with orange petioles, climbing, rare. Rare orange version.
• Philodendron Green Princess: soft green foliage, compact habit, easy. Classic green version.

Why choose the Philodendron Scandens 'Brasil'? If you are looking for a Philodendron with spectacular green and golden variegated foliage, great versatility (trailing or climbing), and exceptional ease of care, the Brasil is the perfect choice. Its bright variegation brings a vibrant tropical touch.

Exhibition & location

The Philodendron Scandens 'Brasil' enjoys bright indirect light to maintain its vibrant green and golden variegation. It tolerates partial shade but prefers bright exposure to preserve its spectacular variegation.

• Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sun.
• Ideal: hanging, shelf, office, bedroom, living room, bathroom, kitchen, or room with window without direct sun.
• Temperature: 15 to 27 °C, tolerates variations.
• Substrate: light, rich, and well-draining, universal potting soil with perlite.

Verdeia tip: the brighter the light (without direct sun), the more vibrant the green and golden variegation will be. In shade, the leaves become greener.

Watering & maintenance

• Watering: moderate; let the top 3-5 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.
• Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce to once every 2 weeks in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: enjoys 50-70% humidity, mist occasionally or place near other plants.
• Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
• Size: pinch the stems to encourage branching and a bushier habit.

The Philodendron prefers a slightly moist substrate but never waterlogged — avoid excess water that causes leaves to yellow.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

With its spectacular green and golden variegated foliage and trailing or climbing habit, the Philodendron Scandens 'Brasil' adds a touch of color and freshness to your urban jungle. It creates a bright and tropical effect.

• To pair with: Pothos, Monstera, Calathea, Fittonia, or other tropical plants to create a colorful and bright urban jungle.
• Ideal pot: macramé hanger, matte ceramic decorative pot (white, gray, black, terracotta), or hanging basket to showcase the trailing variegated stems.
• Ambiance: perfect hanging in a bedroom, bathroom, office, or living room to create a bright cascading effect.

The green and golden variegated foliage creates a bright and tropical effect that adds a touch of color and freshness to your plant decor.

Verdeia tips

• Give it bright indirect light: to keep its green and gold variegation vibrant.
• Pinch the stems regularly: to encourage branching and a bushier habit.
• Mist the foliage: to enhance its tropical freshness and maintain humidity.
• Choose your growing style: hanging for a trailing effect or with a stake for a climbing effect.
• Enjoy its ease: Philodendron Brasil is one of the easiest and most tolerant plants for beginners.

A true tropical gem, the Philodendron Scandens 'Brasil' captivates with its spectacular green and gold variegated foliage and great versatility. An ideal plant to bring color and tropical freshness to your urban jungle.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Philodendron scandens 'Brasil'
• Common name: Philodendron Brasil, Tropical heart vine, Variegated climbing Philodendron
• Family: Araceae
• Origin: tropical forests of Central and South America
• Adult size: stems up to 100–200 cm long (trailing or climbing)
• Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight
• Watering: moderate, let the top 3-5 cm dry out between waterings
• Care: very easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity for animals: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
• Decorative style: Trailing / Climbing / Tropical
• Particularity: spectacular green and gold variegated foliage, trailing or climbing plant, very easy to care for, air-purifying plant, fast-growing, perfect for hanging decorative pots

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the green and gold variegation and the density of the foliage naturally vary according to the plant's age.