Philodendron Scandens Brasil – Sweetheart Plant – Moss Pole

Philodendron scandens is known as the Sweetheart Plant, or Heart-Leaf, due to the beautiful leaf shape. This ‘Brasil’ variety has stunning golden-yellow variegated leaves. It’s obvious association with love makes it a thoughtful gift for weddings, anniversaries or just because.

The sweetheart Plant is a vining Philodendron and can grow to astonishing lengths, either supported as a climber or left trailing from a hanging basket or shelf. A row of trailing Philodendron scandens makes a fantastic living, green curtain. Mature plants may produce spathes of green-white flowers. This options is grown up a moss pole for support.

Horty Hints

Reach for the sky! As the plant grows, it may get too long for the current moss pole. Insert a new pole in the hole at the top of the old one and use moss pole pins to secure the new growth into position.

You grow, girl! Increase the bushiness of this plant by pinching out after a leaf node on single stems. This will promote off shoots and more branches, meaning more leaves.

Leaning tower of leaves! As the plant grows it may become top heavy and the moss pole can start to lean. Straighten the pole up and pack compost in tight around it using your fingertips, being mindful not to damage any roots.

Light

The Sweetheart Plant is versatile. Best in medium light but can tolerate bright light and some degree of shade. Avoid direct sunlight however, as this may scorch the plant.

Watering

Keep the soil moist at all times. Allow the top of the soil to dry-out slightly before re-watering. Will tolerate some degree of drought better than having its roots too wet.

Temperature

Scandens Brasil prefers average household temperatures. Between 16°C and 24°C is ideal with a minimum of 13°C. Can tolerate a draught but it is not recommended for best results.

Humidity

The Sweetheart Plant will do fine in normal home humidity, but thrives in more humid environments. Consider giving your Philodendron Brasil an occasional misting for best results.

Feed

Apply a weak solution of liquid fertiliser two or three times during the growing season.

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Height & Growth Rate

The Sweetheart Plant is a fast-growing, vigorous climber which typically reaches an ultimate height of anything up to 4 metres. Trim as required.

Toxicity

Philodendron are poisonous to humans and animals. Keep away from children and pets and take care when handling.

Air Purifying

Philodendron Brasil filters airborne toxins such as such as trichloroethylene and benzene from the atmosphere and is part of our clean air plant collection.

Origin

Philodendron scandens Brasil is native to Mexico, Brazil and the West Indies.

Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.

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