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The Brasil variety stands out for its striking foliage: each heart-shaped leaf displays a vivid golden-yellow to lime-green stripe running down the centre, contrasted against deep emerald-green margins. The variation in colour from leaf to leaf makes it a lively and cheerful plant, perfect for brightening interiors. Its long, trailing stems spill beautifully from shelves or hanging baskets, but it can also be trained to climb a moss pole, which encourages larger leaves.
Compact yet vigorous, this cultivar typically reaches 3060 cm in height when trained to climb, or several metres as a trailing plant, making it an excellent choice for both small and large spaces.
Thrives in bright, indirect light, which helps maintain strong variegation. Tolerates medium light but may produce more solid green leaves. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight, which can scorch the foliage.
Water when the top 23 cm of soil feels dry. Keep the soil lightly moist but not soggy. Overwatering may cause yellowing leaves or root rot, while underwatering may result in drooping foliage. Reduce watering in winter.
Temperature: Ideal range is 1826C. Protect from cold draughts and avoid temperatures below 15C.
Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity (50%+). Tolerant of average indoor levels but benefits from occasional misting or placement near a humidifier.
Plant in a well-draining, peat-free houseplant compost mixed with perlite or orchid bark for aeration. Repot every 12 years in spring to refresh the mix and provide more root space.
Feed every 4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.
Prune trailing stems to control length and encourage bushier growth. The plant can be trained to climb supports, which may increase leaf size and vigour. Stem cuttings root easily in water or soil, making propagation straightforward.
A fast grower, capable of producing long vines up to several metres. Indoors, its compact heart-shaped leaves remain ornamental year-round.
Yellowing leaves: Usually due to overwatering.
Loss of variegation: Caused by insufficient light.
Leggy growth: Indicates the plant is stretching towards light.
Pests: May occasionally attract spider mites, thrips, or mealybugs.
The Heartleaf Philodendron has been a beloved houseplant for generations due to its toughness and low maintenance. The Brasil cultivar adds a splash of colour with its golden variegation, making it both practical and highly decorative. Like many philodendrons, it is also known for its air-purifying properties, filtering indoor pollutants.
Quick Care Summary
Light: Bright, indirect; tolerates medium
Water: Lightly moist; allow topsoil to dry slightly
Temperature: 1826C; avoid below 15C
Humidity: Moderate to high
Soil: Free-draining compost with perlite/bark
Feed: Monthly in spring/summer
Growth: Vigorous trailing or climbing vine; green leaves with golden centre stripesv
