Philodendron Brasil

Description

Like many houseplants, the Philodendron Brasil does best in bright, natural light. These would be moderate or medium light levels.

Mine sits on a floating shelf in my kitchen next to a sliding glass door in an east exposure. There’s also a skylight about 7′ away. We get ample sunshine all year long in Tucson so that’s the sweet spot for mine.

If you’re in a less sunny climate then a south or west exposure is fine. Just keep it out of hot, sunny windows and avoid direct afternoon sun otherwise your Brasil will burn.

Some of the problems faced by these plants are

If your Philodendron isn’t getting enough water, the leaves start curling. It can also happen due to overwatering which will drown the roots and cause root rot. However, unlike overwatering, underwatering can be easily remedied by watering more regularly.

Philodendron leaves turning yellow and drooping is a sign of overwatering. Water your plant less frequently to correct this problem.

Philodendron leaves turn brown due to insufficient or irregular watering. Avoid long gaps between watering and do it regularly.

Difficulty: Easy

Light: Bright indirect sunlight

Watering: Water twice a week

Place: Bright indoors, shaded outdoors

Character: Air-purifying