General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 3-4 inches
Plant Spread: Trails 4-6 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Other: Medium green with lighter green to yellow vertical central stripe
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus.
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Remove seed(s) from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP12,956 (2002)
Epiphytic
Parentage: Sport of: Philodendron hederaceum var. oxycardium
Child plants: one child plant

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Common names
  • Philodendron
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Philodendron hederaceum var. oxycardium
  • Synonym: Philodendron scandens subsp. oxycardium
Also sold as:
  • Brazil

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Location: Tampa, FL
Date: 2023-08-21
Location: Sun Lakes, AZ
Date: 2022-11-12
Love this Philodendron Brazil in this cache pot a friend gave me!
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: January 2014
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2023-05-09
Location: Virginia
Date: 2020-10-20
Location: My garden
Date: 2018-02-15

Date: 2021-09-12
Location: My dining room near a north window
Date: 2022-08-03
3 yr. old from a 6" cutting
Location: Sandy, Utah, United States
Date: 2022-04-14
Location: The Natural State (Arkansas)
Date: 2021-09-05
Location: Laurel, Montana
Date: 2022-02-27
Location: Laurel, Montana
Date: 2022-02-27
Photo by hlutzow
Location: The Natural State (Arkansas)
Date: 2020-10-12
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2019-10-06
Location: Orangeburg, SC
Date: 2014-05-21
Philodendron Brazil
Location: Bea’s garden
Date: 2023-11-13
Just received this houseplant
Location: Central Pennsylvania
Date: 2017-01-11
Location: Fairfax, VA
Date: 2022-04-01

Date: 2021-08-08
Photo by sedumzz

Date: 2013-02-23
Location: Sunrriver Nursery, Orem, Utah
Date: 2011-12-08
Location: Fairfax, VA | April, 2023
Date: 2023-04-29
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2018-02-21

Date: March 13, 2009

Date: 2012-11-28
Location: Fairfax, VA | June, 2022
Location: Orangeburg, SC
Date: 2014-01-23
Philodendron Brasil leaves
Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ
Date: 2023-03-10
Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ
Date: 2023-03-10
Photo by sedumzz
Location: Sunriver Nursery, Orem, Utah
Date: 2011-12-08
Location: Sunriver Nursery, Orem, Utah
Date: 2011-12-08
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2017-10-21
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2012-11-30
Location: Tampa Bay Area
Date: 2019-07-06
Love at First Sight
Location: Rhode Island
Date: 2014-05-10

Date: 2012-01-11

Date: 2012-01-11
Location: Home
Date: 7/29/2011
Location: Sunriver Nursery, Orem Utah
Date: 2012-01-10
Location: Sunriver Nursery, Orem, Utah
Date: 2012-01-10

Date: 2013-10-04

Date: 2012-11-10

Date: 2012-11-10
Location: West Valley City, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-02-02
Location: 2018 Philadelphia Flower Show
Date: 2018-03-07
Location: Our apartment
Date: 2017-09-25
One of numerous 'Brasil' type philodendrons of various sorts scat
Location: Our apartment
Date: 2017-09-25
When 'Brasil' Philodendrons are exposed to tons of light, the var

Date: 2012-11-28

Date: 2012-11-05

Date: 2014-06-08
Back of leaf.
Location: Rhode Island
Date: 2014-05-10

Date: 2012-11-28
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Comments:
  • Posted by tabbycat (Youngsville, LA - Zone 9b) on Jun 12, 2018 4:35 PM concerning plant:
    I have this unique plant 'Brasil' from 3 small cuttings I got in a trade 2 years ago. They rooted well in water and have grown into a nice trailing plant with three 8" vines. No two leaves are alike. A couple are all cream colored with no green. It's on an east windowsill in my bathroom, where it thrives in the humid environment. From time to time I move it to the windowsill over my sink so visitors can see this interesting plant. The light there is very filtered west sun through trees. I think it would be ok growing there, too.
  • Posted by plantladylin (Sebastian, Florida - Zone 10a) on Oct 18, 2011 11:55 AM concerning plant:
    Philodendron 'Brasil' has small heart shaped leaves that are green with cream to yellow variegation. As the plant matures, leaves can reach up to 19 inches in length and they may lose variegation, reverting to solid green. This is a hemiepiphytic plant, meaning that it will grow on trees as well as terrestrially in soil. It will do okay in lower light situations but prefers bright light and high humidity.





Plant Events from our members
Rh48 On August 19, 2015 Obtained plant
Purchased cutting from eBay
skylark On March 22, 2016 Obtained plant
3" pot
tabbycat On May 1, 2022 Miscellaneous Event
Doing well in dining room & now several 2' stems
tabbycat On February 14, 2020 Cuttings took
After water rooting a month I've potted up 4 nice starter plants
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$30 @ Haynor's
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Obtained plant from Lowe's
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