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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🌿 Heart-shaped variegated green and golden yellow foliage • 🪴 Trailing or climbing on a stake • ☀️ Indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🏙️ 3 sizes available
The Philodendron scandens 'Brasil', also called 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 and contrasting palette that brings energy and color indoors, whether the plant cascades down a shelf or climbs a stake as a vine.
Its fast growth and versatile habit make it one of the most popular tropical vines in the Philodendron collection — and one of the easiest to grow, propagate, and multiply.
Which Philodendron variety to choose?
The Philodendron genus offers an immense diversity of shapes, colors, and habits — here are the most distinctive profiles from the catalog:
- Philodendron scandens 'Brasil' (this plant) — heart-shaped leaves variegated green and golden yellow, trailing or climbing. The brightest and most accessible in the range.
- Philodendron scandens — solid green heart-shaped leaves, versatile trailing or climbing habit. The choice for a more understated all-green version.
- Philodendron Birkin — dark green leaves with fine white stripes, compact upright habit. The choice for very elegant graphics in a structured size.
- Philodendron melanochrysum — dark green velvety foliage with light veins, climbing, large size. The choice for a velvety tropical XXL vine.
- Philodendron White Princess — spectacular white and green variegation, rare. The choice for a very graphic contrasting palette.
- Philodendron Imperial Green — large deep green leaves, very dense and imposing habit. The choice for maximum tropical volume.
- Philodendron campii — bright green large leaves with pronounced veins, compact habit. The choice for very graphic foliage in a medium size.
Exposure & placement
The Philodendron 'Brasil' enjoys bright indirect light — this is the condition to maintain the intensity of the yellow-golden variegation. In partial shade, the yellow-golden turns green gradually and the leaves become uniform, as detailed in the article on best trailing plants for interiors.
- Light: bright indirect — protected from direct sun that burns leaves and dulls variegation.
- In partial shade: Brasil adapts but gradually loses its variegation in favor of a more ordinary green.
- Locations: hanging, high shelf, desk, living room, bright bathroom.
- Temperature: 15 to 27 °C — one of the Philodendrons most tolerant of temperature variations.
The brighter the light without direct sun, the more intense and contrasted the yellow-golden variegation — this is the most reliable sign that the plant is in optimal conditions.
Watering & care
The Philodendron 'Brasil' is very tolerant of missed waterings — it prefers a slightly moist substrate, letting the top 3 to 5 centimeters dry out between waterings. Its rapid growth comes with regular but moderate consumption, as with all tropical indoor vines.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, every two weeks in winter.
- Drainage: essential — pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
- Humidity: mist occasionally — Brasil tolerates the dry atmosphere of apartments very well.
- Fertilizer: a liquid fertilizer for green plants diluted once a month in spring and summer.
- Size: pinch the stems to encourage branching and a bushier, denser growth habit.
Philodendron 'Brasil' is very easy to propagate by stem cuttings in water — cut a stem with at least one node and place it in a glass in indirect light. Roots appear in 1 to 2 weeks, as detailed in our guide on tropical plant propagation.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
The golden-yellow variegation of the Philodendron 'Brasil' makes it a naturally bright accent plant — it adds color and movement to any arrangement, whether trailing or climbing. Among hanging plants versus large plants, it is one of the few that works well in both styles.
- For a very graphic trailing plant composition, pair the Brasil with a Scindapsus pictus 'Argyraeus' and an Epipremnum 'Marble Queen' — the golden-yellow of the Brasil, the silver of the Scindapsus, and the creamy white of the Marble Queen create three very different variegations within the same family of trailing vines.
- For a complementary trailing duo, pair it with an Epipremnum Golden Pothos — both plants share a bright yellow-green palette but express it differently: irregular variegation in the Brasil, solid golden tone in the Golden Pothos, for a very harmonious hanging duo.
- In climbing mode on a moss stake, pair it with a Monstera deliciosa — the heart-shaped variegated leaves of the climbing Brasil contrast with the large cut leaves of the Monstera for a spectacular tropical vine arrangement at great height.
- In a decorative pot or natural macramé hanger, organic fibers naturally complement the lightness of the variegated foliage — choose a hanging decorative pot that allows the stems to fall freely on all sides for maximum cascade effect.
Verdeia tips
- Choose your cultivation method at installation: when hanging, the stems cascade and produce smaller, denser leaves — on a moss stake, the plant climbs and develops progressively larger leaves and more pronounced variegation as it grows upward.
- Pinch back overly long stems above a node: Brasil is a fast-growing vine that naturally stretches — regular pinching encourages side shoots and maintains a dense, generous silhouette that is much more decorative than a single long trailing thread.
- Easily propagate pinched stems: each cut stem with a node can be placed in water to produce a new plant in 1 to 2 weeks — Brasil is one of the easiest tropical plants to multiply, and each cutting is an opportunity to thicken the hanging plant or give 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
- Dimensions on 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 cultivation method
- Light: Bright indirect light to partial shade
- Watering: Moderate, allow 3-5 cm to dry out between waterings
- Temperature: 15 – 27 °C
- Care: Very easy
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets 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 yellow-gold variegation naturally varies depending on light and season.
Your plant, delivered with care
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.