Philodendron brandtianum
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Philodendron brandtianum

Philodendron sodiroi · Silver leaf philodendron

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: moderate Light: partial_sun Toxicity: high
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
5–6
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
367
Observations
44

Description

Source: leafsnap

Philodendron brandtianum is a species of plant in the genus Philodendron. A climbing epiphyte that closely hugs its host tree, it is native to southern Colombia, northern Brazi, and Bolivia in seasonally dry areas. It is also grown in temperate regions as a house plant, where it is best known for the heavy silver variegation on its juvenile leaves. It is sometimes confused for Philodendron hederaceum and Philodendron variifolium.

💡 Tree philodendrons are tropical foliage plants known for their large, thick, and lustrous green leaves. Their sturdy petioles add to their robust appearance. These plants have a high ornamental value and exude vitality.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun
Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C
Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 5-6
Soil pH: 5-6
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb, Vine
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Philodendron
Family
Araceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
0 cm to 5 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm to 61 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Gray, Silver
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Flower Size
10.16 cm to 15.24 cm
Bloom Time
All year round
Planting Time
Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
All year round
Native Area
Brazil, Colombia, Bolivia

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Common Names (2)

en Philodendron sodiroi
en Silver leaf philodendron