Common name: Philodendron scandens Brasil 
Scientific name: Philodendron hederaceum /scandens

Description: epiphytic climbing plant with rich, green, heart-shaped leaves and smooth stems with aerial roots growing at each node. The ‘Brasil’ variety has lime green to yellow variegation on each leaf which differentiates between leaves. These are naturally found climbing up trees in tropical forests where they anchor themselves to the tree’s surface, and some can grow up to 6m high with optimal conditions! This plant does well in bright, indirect light and prefers a humid environment, like rainforest conditions, and will grow best when given something to climb up but will also be happy left to trail. These look great in taller enclosures such as arboreal tarantula and mantid set-ups due to their climbing nature, but they will also offer great ground-coverage for more terrestrial set-ups. 
Grown in 5cm pots
 
Place of origin: Central America, Caribbean 
Type: epiphytic climber/ vine 
Habitat: tropical forest
Humidity: 50% or higher  
Lighting: bright, indirect light/ can tolerate shade 
Temperature: 12-30˚C
Watering: water when top 1-2 inches of soil are dry 
Soil: moist, well-draining soil 
Growth rate: fast 
 
Please note: live plants may vary in size and colour to the one pictured here. Although we use natural fertilizers and pest-preventatives to keep our plants happy and healthy, we highly suggest washing the roots thoroughly in distilled water before repotting or placing straight into a set-up.