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.Philodendron scandens Brasil is native to Mexico, Brazil and the West Indies.
Care:
Bloom: Rarely blooms indoors, inconspicuous bloom.
Light: Tolerates low light conditions, will show best variegation in medium to bright indirect light.
Moisture: Likes to dry out between watering.
Humidity: Can thrive in high or low humidity
Fertilizer: Fertilize twice a month during growing season.
Mature Size: 6-36in tall by 6-36in wide
Habit: Trailing/Upright with support