Philodendron hederaceum 'Brasil'
Brasil Heartleaf Philodendron
Typical UK price
£6
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 1
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 30 Aug 2026
- On record
- 4
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
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About Philodendron hederaceum 'Brasil'
Brasil is by far the most widely grown variegated heartleaf philodendron: a broad chartreuse-yellow central stripe running down the middle of an otherwise green heart-shaped leaf, named for its resemblance to the colours of the Brazilian flag. It shares the species' famously easy, fast-trailing habit, and unlike many chimeric variegations it holds its stripe fairly reliably under normal room light.
Native range
Variegated sport mutation of Philodendron hederaceum.
Classification
- Genus
- Philodendron
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Variegated
- Growth habit
- Climbing/trailing vine
- Form of
- Philodendron hederaceum
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- CordateHeart-shaped foliage, featuring a rounded notch (sinus) where the leaf stem attaches. (heart-shaped)
- Leaf length
- 8-14 cm
- Leaf width
- 6-11 cm
- Petiole colour
- Green
- Venation
- Subtle
- Texture
- Glossy
- Variegation
- Broad chartreuse-yellow central stripe down the middle of an otherwise green heart-shaped leaf
- Growth habit
- Climbing/trailing
Recent UK sales
- 30 Aug 2026
Philodendron Brasil Easy Indoor Houseplant Rooted Plant Actively Growing
size not stated · 30 Aug 2026 £6 - 29 Aug 2026
Philodendron Brasil fresh cuttings (very long) x 2
unrooted cutting · 29 Aug 2026 £3 - 3 Jul 2026
Philodendron Brasil - Variegated Leaves, Easy Care Houseplant, 1x 10cm Pot
12cm pot · 3 Jul 2026 £5 - 18 Jun 2026
Philodendron Brasil - Variegated Leaves, Easy Care Houseplant, 1x 10cm Pot
12cm pot · 18 Jun 2026 £6 - 17 Jun 2026
1 x 1 leaf Brasil Philodendron Plant Cutting Rooting READ DESCRIPTION | Vining
unrooted cutting · 17 Jun 2026 £6 - 3 Jun 2026
Philodendron Hederaceum Variegated Oxycardium Brasil
size not stated · 3 Jun 2026 £12 - 11 May 2026
Philodendron "Brasil" (Brazil Pothos) Trailing Indoor House Plant 6cm Pot
7cm pot · 11 May 2026 £6 - 9 May 2026
Philodendron "Brasil" (Brazil Pothos) Trailing Indoor House Plant 6cm Pot
7cm pot · 9 May 2026 £9
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For sale in the UK
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | £6 | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | £12 | 1 |
| May 2026 | £7 | 2 |
Before you buy
- Check that roots are firm and white to tan; avoid plants with black, slimy, or absent roots
- Confirm which named form you're actually buying — 'Brasil', 'Micans' and other cultivars are frequently priced and listed inconsistently under the hederaceum name
- Inspect leaf undersides for thrips and mealybugs, though this species is generally more pest-resistant than the genus's collector species
- Given how common and inexpensive this species genuinely is, treat any high asking price as a reason to check what specific cultivar is actually being sold
Philodendron hederaceum 'Brasil' care
- Substrate
- A high-porosity mix — 50% perlite, 30% orchid bark, 20% coco coir — with a moss pole or totem if you want it climbing rather than trailing. It's genuinely tolerant of less-than-ideal substrate too, one of the few philodendrons that is.
- Watering
- Water thoroughly, then let the top third of the mix dry before watering again. Among the most forgiving plants in this catalogue for an occasional missed watering.
- Humidity
- Moderate, 50-70% — comfortable at ordinary UK household humidity without any special equipment, unlike many species in the genus.
- Feeding
- Feed at quarter strength every 3-4 weeks in the growing season with a balanced fertiliser; drop off almost entirely over winter. A light feeder that doesn't need or particularly want heavy fertilising.
- Repotting
- Repot every 12-18 months, or whenever it's visibly outgrown its pot — a fast, vigorous grower that fills a pot quickly.
Common problems
Long, bare stretches between leaves
Cause: Insufficient light, which this species tolerates but doesn't thrive in long-term
Fix: Move to brighter indirect light; growth compacts noticeably with better light
Root rot
Cause: Substrate that stays wet, often from a mix that's too dense or a pot with poor drainage
Fix: Repot into a chunkier mix immediately and trim away any mushy roots
Small, slow-growing leaves
Cause: A young cutting still establishing, or insufficient feeding through the growing season
Fix: Be patient with new cuttings and feed lightly but consistently once established
Gear for this plant
- Coir Moss Pole, 120cm (4-Pack)Coco coir totem for climbing aroids to root into as they grow upward.
- Natural Rooting Powder, 3 x 75gRooting hormone powder for stem and leaf cuttings.
- Precision Bonsai Pruning Scissors, 200mmFine-bladed snips for clean node cuts when taking a cutting.
How to propagate Philodendron hederaceum 'Brasil'
- Methods
- Stem cutting, Node cutting. Step-by-step guide
- Difficulty
- Moderate. Rewards a consistent watering and light routine, but tolerates the occasional lapse. Suited to growers with some houseplant experience.
- Time to establish
- 4-8 months
- Notes
- Stem cuttings with at least one node root reliably in plain water within 2-3 weeks — one of the easiest plants in this entire catalogue to propagate, which is exactly why it's everywhere.