Philodendron scandens 'Brasil' (Tropical heart vine)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the yellow-golden variegation of a Philodendron Brasil turn green? It's a sign of light deficiency — move the plant to a brighter spot with bright indirect light and the new leaves will regain their characteristic intense yellow-golden variegation.
How fast does the Philodendron Brasil grow? It is one of the fastest-growing tropical vines indoors — in bright indirect light and with regular watering, it can produce several new leaves per week in spring and summer.
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CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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🌿 Variegated green and golden-yellow heart-shaped foliage • 🪴 Trailing or climbing on a support • ☀️ Indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🏙️ 3 sizes available
The Philodendron scandens 'Brasil', also known as the tropical heart vine, is a spectacular and highly adaptable tropical plant native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. Its heart-shaped leaves feature bright green and golden-yellow variegation — a vivid, contrasting palette that brings energy and color to interiors, whether the plant trails down from a shelf or climbs like a vine along a support.
Its rapid growth and versatile growth habit make it one of the most popular tropical vines in the Philodendron collection — and one of the easiest to grow, propagate from cuttings, and multiply.
Which Philodendron variety should you choose?
The Philodendron genus offers immense diversity in shapes, colors, and growth habits — here are the catalogue's most distinctive profiles:
- Philodendron scandens 'Brasil' (this plant) — heart-shaped leaves variegated in green and golden yellow, trailing or climbing. The brightest and most accessible variety in the range.
- Philodendron scandens — solid green heart-shaped leaves, with the same versatile trailing or climbing growth. The choice for a more understated, entirely green version.
- Philodendron Birkin — dark green leaves with fine white stripes, compact upright growth. The choice for a highly elegant look in a structured format.
- Philodendron melanochrysum — dark green, velvety foliage with light veins, climbing growth, large format. The choice for a velvety XXL tropical vine.
- Philodendron White Princess — spectacular, rare white-and-green variegation. The choice for a highly graphic, contrasting palette.
- Philodendron Imperial Green — large deep green leaves with a very dense, imposing growth habit. The choice for maximum tropical volume.
- Philodendron campii — broad, bright green leaves with pronounced veins and a compact growth habit. The choice for highly graphic foliage in an intermediate size.
Light & location
Philodendron 'Brasil' thrives in bright indirect light — this is essential for maintaining the intensity of its golden-yellow variegation. In partial shade, the golden-yellow gradually turns green and the leaves become uniform, as explained in the article about the best trailing indoor plants.
- Light: bright indirect light — protected from direct sun, which burns the leaves and dulls the variegation.
- In partial shade: Brasil adapts but gradually loses its variegation in favour of a more ordinary green.
- Locations: hanging basket, high shelf, desk, living room, bright bathroom.
- Temperature: 15 to 27 °C — one of the most tolerant Philodendrons when it comes to temperature fluctuations.
The brighter the light without being direct, the more intense and contrasting the golden-yellow variegation — this is the most reliable sign that the plant is in optimal conditions.
Watering & care
Philodendron 'Brasil' is very tolerant of missed waterings — it prefers a slightly moist substrate, allowing the top 3 to 5 centimetres to dry out between waterings. Its rapid growth comes with regular but moderate water consumption, as with all tropical indoor vines.
- Frequency: approximately once a week in spring and summer, every two weeks in winter.
- Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and a well-draining substrate.
- Humidity: mist occasionally — Brasil tolerates the dry air of apartments very well.
- Fertilizer: a liquid fertilizer for green plants, diluted and applied once a month in spring and summer.
- Pruning: pinch the stems to encourage branching and a bushy, denser growth habit.
The Philodendron 'Brasil' is very easy to propagate from stem cuttings in the water — cut a stem with at least one node and place it in a glass in indirect light. Roots appear within 1 to 2 weeks, as with most tropical plant cuttings.
Decorating ideas & plant pairings
The Philodendron 'Brasil's golden-yellow variegation makes it a naturally bright accent plant — it adds color and movement to any composition, whether trailing or climbing. Among hanging plants versus large plants, it is one of the few that works in both categories.
- For a highly graphic composition of trailing plants, pair Brasil with a Scindapsus pictus 'Argyraeus' and an Epipremnum 'Marble Queen' — the Brasil's golden yellow, the Scindapsus's silvery tones, and the Marble Queen's creamy white create three very different types of variegation within the same family of trailing vines.
- For a complementary duo of trailing plants, pair it with an Epipremnum Golden Pothos — both plants share a bright yellow-green palette but express it differently: irregular variegation on the Brasil, and a solid golden hue on the Golden Pothos, creating a highly cohesive hanging duo.
- When grown as a climber on a moss pole, pair it with a Monstera deliciosa — the climbing Brasil's variegated heart-shaped leaves contrast with the Monstera's large split leaves, creating a spectacular composition of tropical vines at great height.
- In a decorative pot or natural macramé hanger, the organic fibres naturally complement the lightness of the variegated foliage — choose a hanging decorative pot that allows the stems to trail freely on all sides for a maximum cascading effect.
Verdeia tips
- Choose your growing method when setting it up: when hung, the stems cascade down and produce smaller, denser leaves — on a moss pole, the plant climbs and develops progressively larger leaves and more pronounced variegation as it grows upward.
- Pinch overly long stems above a node: Brasil is a fast-growing vine that naturally stretches out — regular pinching encourages lateral shoots and maintains a dense, lush silhouette that is much more decorative than a single long trailing strand.
- Root the pinched stems easily: each stem cutting with a node can be placed in the water to produce a new plant in 1 to 2 weeks — Brasil is one of the easiest tropical plants to propagate, and each cutting is an opportunity to make a hanging plant fuller or give a plant as a gift.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Philodendron scandens 'Brasil'
- Common name: Philodendron Brasil, Tropical Heart Vine
- Family: Araceae
- Origin: Tropical forests of Central and South America
- Size upon delivery: 🏙️ 3 sizes available — H15 cm | Pot Ø12 cm, H20 cm | Pot Ø12 cm, H120 cm with stake | Pot Ø24 cm
- Growth habit: Trailing or climbing depending on the growing method
- Light exposure: Bright indirect light to partial shade
- Watering: Moderate; let 3-5 cm dry out between waterings
- Temperature: 15 – 27 °C
- Care: Very easy
- Toxicity: Toxic to animals and children (calcium oxalate crystals)
- Decorative style: Tropical / Trailing / Climbing
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The intensity of the green and golden-yellow variegation naturally varies depending on the light and season.
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Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.