Philodendron 'Brasil'

Philodendron

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Philodendron (fil-oh-DEN-dron)
Synonym
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Sun Exposure
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
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Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Light Shade
Fruit Shape
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Fruit Size
Inconspicuous/none
Fruit Colors
N/A
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Textured
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By air layering
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
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Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
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Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clayton, California

Hayward, California

Daytona Beach, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Lecanto, Florida

Miami, Florida

Loganville, Georgia

Covington, Louisiana

Deridder, Louisiana

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Cincinnati, Ohio

Eugene, Oregon

Houston, Texas

North Richland Hills, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Sugar Land, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
0
neutral
1
negative
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K
Cottage Grove, OR | November 2014 | negative

I've bought 2 of these, both small, and both from the same nursery. Neither has done well. I'm normally very good with plants. I have ...Read More

A
Augusta, ME (Zone 5b) | February 2012 | positive

This plant is beautiful and easily propagated. My mother plant has several leaves on it that are quite large. It roots easily in water, b...Read More

M
Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | May 2009 | positive

This is a small leafed Philodendron with heart shaped leaves that are broadly variegated with yellow and green.

P
(Zone 1) | November 2006 | positive

One of my favorite Philo's ... very pretty coloration, easy houseplant.

J
Naples, FL | June 2006 | positive

This easy to grow philodendron luxuriates in zone 10. It is very hardy and fast growing.

N
Boca Raton, FL (Zone 10a) | March 2005 | positive

This is an attractive hybrid of Philodendron scandens spp. oxycardium, or Heart-leaf Philodendron, a popular species that is very commonl...Read More

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