Philodendron hederaceum 'Brasil' Houseplant Care - 28 of 365

You'll have noticed in Episdode 22 of "365 Days of Plants", we featured another P. hederaceum, but this one is a cultivar known as Philodendron hederaceum 'Brasil', which is characterized by having a yellow or white streak near the center of the green leaf.
This is an easy plant to grow and maintain-and I have several throughout my house.
In this video I go over some basic care tips including where this plant grows natively, where I'm growing it in my home, propagation, watering, lighting and more.
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[@valiaudet3415]

I love this plant. I've one growing up a moss pole and another in a hanging basket with newly propagated cuttings from the mother on the pole. Now waiting to see how they fill in🎉🎉🎉❤

[@greeneyesNink]

Thank you for all of your dedication and hard work. I hope that I’ll be able to shake your hand one day ❤️

[@hollyhasegawa6095]

I have this plant, a smaller version, and I just love it! I love how it trails, and loves where I have placed it, not direct light but a north facing window, and so far she is happy. Thanks Summer, loving this series, excited for the next video.

[@anima6035]

I just got one 😍 it's on a moss pole which I don't love, I'd prefer it to trail or grow on a trellis (sort of like a philodendron wall 🤔) hopefully I can train it!!

[@LeeDfined]

One of my favorite Philodendron species. I first got one in 2017, and what I like most is how easily they propagate. I started with one and now have five... not counting one that I gave away as a gift.

[@lsa7ada123]

I have one that has beautiful contrast! Dark green with vibrant neon green. I love it

[@rachelcunningham2498]

Your brasil philodendron is MUCH darker than the one i have, perhaps that is why it is still doing well in lower light! Mine has a ton of the neon / chartreuse green

[@jericonaguit6240]

Actually it's vice versa. It will get darker if you place it into lower lights because it'll produce more chlorophyll to catch light. Yours may be lighter if it gets tons of light or is a variegated one.

[@michellec.4994]

Its doing 👍... my cuttings are neon.. I like it better!!

[@SSaaNNddYY77]

My mom just bought one and gave me 3 cuttings... can't wait to get it going like yours! Yours is so pretty!

[@marloesdebeen1910]

I had this one hanging by the window and some of the leafs are totally bright lime green! Now I have it hanging in a medium light corner, so that my marble queen philodendron can suck up all the light at the window. 😁

[@fabulously695]

a bit late to the party, but I believe the lime green ones have reverted and should be cut off

[@ludmilaparodi]

Got it for my birthday! Im so happy, is huuuuuge! Love this guy

[@ashleylatheef]

Thank u summer . I can develop my knowledge about indoor plants through your videos. Ur dedication is much appreciable.

[@Pinky-kb2hd]

I have 2 hanging baskets of this plant along with a smaller one and yes grow rapidly!

[@rod.salles]

Beautiful color, and have a Brazil on the name, in low light they still growing so well and is an great choice for beginners.

[@stephanieschmigel7445]

Just purchased this plant yesterday! Needed this vid!

[@DieTheDad]

Same.

[@christyhonel1030]

Yay! One of my personal favorites. Thank you for speaking on this one.

[@amyl.shultz1121]

I just picked this one up today. I love it, it’s gorgeous and I hope mine does as well as yours are 💚💚💚

[@StevoVR409]

Thank you for all the videos you make. I’ve learned so much about plants and have been able to keep every one of my plants alive and happy all thanks to you!!

[@FreeRangeDiva]

Me too!

[@FreeRangeDiva]

Yes!!! One of the plants at the top of my wish list. Will pick it up next month and I can't wait to get my hands on it!!!

[@LeeDfined]

One will soon turn to ten. You can make new plants simply by splitting it down the middle, or cut under a leaf node and throw in the water and it will grow new roots in less than a week. I started with one, now have six.

[@FreeRangeDiva]

@@LeeDfined Haha! Yes, that will be me soon!!

[@CanielDonrad]

This is my favorite plant for terrariums. It's not as obstructive as pothos.

[@goldenapples13]

i adore my 2 philos. they grow like weeds for me! ♡♡♡

[@simplelsie]

I love this plant! I have two, one hanging and one in a nursery pot. Thank you for your help.

[@pramodc709]

Just subscribed your channel now, you have Soo much to tech us with Such an intense observation and knowledge you have gained over all these years of your personal experience with variety of plant species. Looking forward to Learn more from you.

[@mozelle1234]

Love mine, it's still little. 🌿

good job, congratulations.

[@sallyhenry1716]

Definitely one of my favorites💚

[@shiningstar1869]

I have this plant and it's 4 feet long😊 I have 4 other plants growing from cuttings. It is an easy plant to grow.

[@iddybiddyladybugleeza262]

I got a very small plant that I found being sold at a reptile show & over the weekend I went into look for rescue plants at Wally World (Walmart) and found a huge one that got way too much direct sun light and was on clearance for $4.25 (score) I also saved a pothos & a kangaroo fern also the same prices! I waited a couple days & then started cutting off the badly burnt leaves 🤞🏼💚🌿

[@allissonmueller2342]

I got my Brazil at Walmart too I'm trying to save it but it's losing a lot of leaves it's lost a lot of leaves like I'm scared. Part of which is my fault when I got it I repotted it with Moisture Control buy Miracle Grow biggest mistake of my life it kept the soil too moist so it started to develop fungus which I treated with peroxide and it fizzed really bad I even spoon out the visible fungus in the soil every so often but no matter what I do there's fungus gnats and this well they come out tomorrow I tried cinnamon on the soil and everything her leaves are just popping off pretty soon there's not going to be anything left of her I've try to let the soil dry out that's what I'm doing and I'm just watering her a little bit at a time to avoid rotting her again she is giving the morning sunrise everyday please help

[@iddybiddyladybugleeza262]

Allisson Mueller ok don’t panic.... what I would do is take it out of any soil Clean all soil off Put in water like you are making cuttings In a new pot, not too big mix a potting soil with extra perlite & I add orchid bark to mine (not sure it makes a difference) and repot depending on how your roots look! Are you on instagram? instagram.com/iddybiddyladybug/ look me up and I’ll try and help you better with pictures 🤞🏼

[@allissonmueller2342]

@@iddybiddyladybugleeza262 I havnt been on there in soo long. But for you I'll redownload it 😎 I'll be sending you a message here soon

[@iddybiddyladybugleeza262]

Allisson Mueller hope I can help 🤞🏼

[@signoracarter7024]

My sister got me a dracena plant for $1:50 on clearance it took me awhile to get it out of the pot, the poor door had roots that grew way of out the pot, it was a nerve wracking first couple of weeks but its doing so well now. I love to rescue plants.

[@Robelessd]

what's the difference between hederaceum and cordatum?

[@goddess131]

Hi Summer , thanks for the video , I love the lime green in the leaves of this plant,,can’t wait to see this in a nursery.

[@ZYX58645]

A felicitous video, I have two cuttings coming to my mailbox today.

[@marietrince2730]

Ma grand mère avait la même elle était énorme ! !☺🌱

[@evelyndaisy9722]

It’s a beautiful plant

[@sandyg8794]

I Summer! I have this plant and just love it! It's not as full as yours and I have it growing on a plant stake. They are so easy to grow. I'd like to find a small one, or two, to add to the pot. Thank you for sharing!

[@rperez3883]

"Bald" is such an offensive word. I prefer follicley challenged.

[@DINOLOVER6717]

R Perez 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@superfund42]

**Trixie Mattel has entered the chat**

[@normayuhumong6364]

I like that description "folliclley challenged" term!

[@marthelenada6197]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@emilytronnes8350]

My favorite plant!!

[@cassie6492]

I just got one but it looks kinda sad from shipping and being the plant closest to the heat pack so I chopped some that looked decent from the plant to try to save it with water propagation in case the original plant doesn't bounce back. The nursery pot was actually shrank from the heat. It was my first time ordering in cold weather and I guess I will wait until spring to order more plants. I also had 2 Hoya in the box that look poorly :(

[@marthatrevino7943]

I don't know to much of it .lm learning.l sure love the color.lm going to get me another.

[@jebrassecretgardenanddlys1650]

Beautiful

[@JarvissASMR]

Yes ofcourse

[@dillongunn7567]

Summer! If you ever get the chance go to Naples Florida! The residents have beautiful tropical gardens! With huge pothos climbing trees and monsteria, huge fiddle leaf figs, mango trees, avocado trees, 25ft + ponytail palm trees and huge climbing fig trees! Its amazing. And when I see thease plants I think of you. Like its so cool. Euphoribias, devils back bones, any tropical you can think.

[@jacobhicks7319]

Ohhhhhh it’s so pretty!

[@espem88]

Interesting. I brought home a golden pothos from a local nursery and mealy bugs with it, unfortunately. They spread to my manjula and Monstera, but not to my Brazil philodendron.

[@eyesclosed3709]

Perfect timing, I just got one yesterday! Sadly I only noticed today it has spider mites, so it was kind of a bittersweet purchase

[@tamekahill2826]

I will take it back.

[@elainefigueira1]

So pretty! 🌿🌱🌼🌸

[@jp-us9rq]

We ordered one of these and its awesome we had it about 6 months we just replanted it i was surprised it didn't have a lot of roots are they slow growers

[@MiguelGoga]

Hi! Unrelated but I have been really wanting a resurrection plant and I cannot find a lot of information online. I would absolutely appreciate it if you shared any information you may have on these. Thank you so much for all the knowledge you share through these videos, huge fan!

[@AprilShowers777]

My philo is starting to pucker and curl under what’s wring

[@Wellesly]

Can it grow in my staircase with one window in front of it on a distance?

[@brianloizaga1923]

hi! i have a question, why in the end of the vine they start giving small leaves..

[@steph6337]

I was wondering the same! I thought maybe I was doing something wrong.

[@katrinav.8503]

Ou, it looks like it’s not getting enough light- the variegation of the yellow lime spots look like completely dark green!

[@mollie3244]

Yup, when I put mine in the window I get bright lime solid color leaves, then I move it for a month to the far side of the room for almost a lime stripe down the middle and then on to the coffee table in the middle for the splash. Lol. It looks absolutely stunning. I intend to keep moving it around for the rest of its life.

[@michellec.4994]

I bought this last year... its not growing. The cuttings in water are growing better than the mommy plant in the soil. I changed the soil and put it in my plant room... maybe it needs more sunlight 🤔🤔🤔

[@stockinettestitch]

Hi there! Well I kind of just want to vent but if you have any advice, let it rip.😜 I bought 2 small 4” containers of an Epipremnum manjula and a Brasil in Jan. ‘19. They DO NOT GROW. They don’t die either. The Brasil grows some tiny leaves on wispy vines but that’s it. All my other plants do well. I’m at a loss. Tried different windows, away from windows, etc. I give up. Maybe they’re just midgies. 🤷‍♀️🥴😔😭 Edited for clarification.

[@forfam1992]

Repot into some good well draining soil. Water well. Let dry between waterings, and water again until water runs through. Small spindly growth can also be build up of salts in soil. Give a good drenching water, wait 20 min, drench again. Be sure all excess water drains, and not sitting in tray.

[@stockinettestitch]

For Fam I did and both are doing better, even with the temps dropping. Thx for writing.

[@virginiareyes388]

I've had mine for over 12 years. When I left my ex he put my belongings and plants in the garage in the middle of winter. My plant survived but a few weeks ago I noticed that it has scale. I cleaned her up using rubbing alcohol and I cut off as many branches as I could. I put the pot along with the soil into a trashbag and threw it away sincevI didn't want the scale to spread into thr garden. Is there anything else I can do to keep my beautiful plant alive for years? Thank you

[@isateresa5681]

Hi there, I absolutely love your channel and eagerly await your updates on a daily basis. You are doing an amazing job. Thank you!! Just a question re: brasil - I have one at home but for some odd reason my leaves have turned into a full yellow leaf. I don't have any green colour on my leaf. Is there a reason for this? Any tips on how I can get it back to looking like a brasil? Many thanks from Isa, Down Under 🤠♥️🦘

[@HamsterLife_EnglishLearning]

Wow you have a lot of dark green leaves with faded center colour. Healthy looking though.

[@rajeshkrishnan638]

Hello dear First of thank you for sharing so much information about plants and your experience I am posting this as a query my philodendron Brazil have yellow shade in leaf on top and when branch grow long it’s getting full green can you have any idea how is it happening?

[@manjujan6]

Hi, one query, how long dose Philodendron micans take to start rooting in water during monsoon season.

[@lacretialogatto6572]

I have a small one that had really large leaves. All the new growth are much smaller. Is there something I can do to increase the leaf size?

[@stinajarvheden7879]

If you let it climb up something the leafs will increase in size

[@tamekahill2826]

More indirect light.

[@alex0589]

It had more light when it started. Give it more light, dont forget to feed it.

[@anthonylewis62]

i keep mine in water, they do very well in water grown , i found in soil mine were too leggy so i have much better luck with water growing in these, i do have 2 in my south window, and water every 2 weeks these i find do not like much water

[@RaseckoII]

Nice

[@repulsethemonkey1396]

Mine has grown really long vines but it looks flat up top almost like the vines weigh it down

[@summerrayneoakes]

Maybe try with more top down lighting if you can

[@allissonmueller2342]

I got my Brasil at Walmart I'm trying to save it but it's losing a lot of leaves it's lost a lot of leaves like I'm scared. Part of which is my fault when I got it I repotted it with Moisture Control by Miracle Grow biggest mistake of my life it kept the soil too moist so it started to develop fungus which I treated with peroxide and it fizzed really bad I even spoon out the visible fungus in the soil every so often but no matter what I do there's fungus gnats that are disgusting I tried cinnamon on the soil and everything her leaves are just popping off pretty soon there's not going to be anything left of her I've try to let the soil dry out that's what I'm doing and I'm just watering her a little bit at a time to avoid rotting her again she is giving the morning sunrise everyday please help

[@paradiddlesixix7530]

i have this plant next to a micans and cebu blue in a north facing window and it grows sooooo slow. especially compaired to the micans and CB. also the leaves seem to be really small. it gets plenty of light, and i think that i have fed it enough. i just dont get wth is going on with it. haha, mysteries

[@davidcandia9184]

❤

[@dchardinaycole5944]

Mmmm mine is always getting yellow leaves and balding.

[@avamarshall1209]

I really struggle growing this plant. I lost my first one, and the one I have now is not doing so well either. Out of all of my philodendron’s, this one is the hardest for me to grow. I just cannot seem to get the right conditions to keep it happy. I’m thinking my problem might be overwatering, but I’m just not sure. Right now I’m trying to propagate it, in case I lose it. But I have even found that this philodendron is not very easy to propagate either. For me at least. ☹️

[@prakritishah6898]

Can we keep indoor near window ?🤔🙏

[@nearby2071]

Yes - just not in direct light as the leaves may burn

[@stephaniechappel3413]

Does it like to be root bound?

[@archasvityagi9997]

How it is different from Philodendron cordatum

[@CC-lq3ie]

when watering plants do folks completely soak or just give then a glass or two ?

[@nancypal]

C C I bottom water so soaking for sure!

[@alex0589]

wait until dry and light then give it a good drink. See previous video on this channel

[@MrAksupriatna]

Is this the same as micans?

[@mollie3244]

Nope, micans has an unmistakable velvet sheen on the leaves and is a solid colour with tinges of red. Care is much the same though and both beautiful plants.

[@swayback7375]

They’re botanically the same but in the industry they separate them. Micans and scandens and Brazil are all the same plant, all are juvenile forms as well. When mature they look nothing like the ones we know

[@UnknownhumanSA]

Unrelated: Can I use organic virgin coconut oil to clean and shine leaves of my houseplants? Thanks

[@nancypal]

Luke Ritchie I looked it up briefly and although no study has been done, there are a lot of anecdotal side effects like increasing the likelihood of sunburn, clogging pores, blocking humidity around the leaves, etc, so maybe not a good idea?

[@UnknownhumanSA]

@@nancypal Yes I saw those articles, but couldn't find much else on the topic. If one can use organic virgin coconut oil on skin because ot is absorbant then it should be ok for plants leaves? If used very thinly.would be interested to know more or if anyone has experience using it?

[@nancypal]

Luke Ritchie I don’t think it has anything to do with how natural or processed the coconut oil is. The point is whether the high fatty acid content in coconut oil will dissolve a plant leaf’s protective wax layer and impair photosynthesis or not, and if it does, what is the highest amount you can use (how “thinly” you apply). I’d imagine human skin cells are completely different from plant cells and react to coconut oil differently as well.

[@UnknownhumanSA]

@@nancypal that's why i would like to hear from an expert or from someone who has experience with coconut oil use on plants.thanks

[@tidudddudidam5163]

Mine turn green without neon patern, why 😭

[@mollie3244]

Its the light, bright light will give you neon, low light will give you a narrow stripe down the centre and middle of a bright room will give you the gorgeous splash. Move him around and you'll have all three on the same plant.

[@PM-ik5vu]

Anyone else get new leaves falling off before they unfurl. Don't know what I'm doing wrong

[@VsLeo1]

🇧🇷🇧🇷❤️ looking for this! Gotta get some Brazilian representation in my house. 😜❤️

[@jeanneeguizabal471]

😊🌱💚👍👌

[@Aamilahpeso]

Mine always die

[@jacquelyn3364]

I know you haven't ever heard this before but you look just like Brooke Shields only more beautiful 💋

[@jamesmcinnis208]

"actually"

[@Nicholas.Tsagkos]

You love plants, if you're vegan I'll make a wedding 💒 proposal to you! 😂

[@ant9350]

lol, all her plants look like they are dying

[@nunyafawkingbiz]

Not to be rude but you're plants never look healthy and happy! When I acquire a new specimen I'll usually come to KZbin and search care tips and I've come across your videos numerous times and almost everytime with every specimen they look so sad and droopy!