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Philodendron brandtianumis a climbing vine with medium to large heart-shaped leaves.
Alternatively, its sometimes known as Philodendron brandi.
Light
Philodendron brandtianumgrows best with bright, indirect light.
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The pH level should hover between neutral and slightly acidic.
Water
Philodendron brandtianumshould be watered deeply and regularly, with frequency depending on the specific environment.
Aside from dry soil, drooping or curling leaves indicate the plant needs moisture.
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Avoid watering leaves, which can lead to fungal growth.
When it comes to humidity, these plants do best in levels between 50 and 60 percent.
Fertilizer
Philodendron brandi is a moderate to fast-growing plant that doesnt necessarily requirefertilizer.
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To encourage lush growth and leaf development, you might fertilizePhilodendron brandtianumwith a well-balancedfertilizer for indoor plants.
Feed the plant during the spring and summer growing season, and withhold fertilizer during the fall and winter.
Propagating Philodendron Brandtianum
Philodendron brandtianumis easy topropagate using cuttings.
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Gently loosen soil around the sides of the pot to free the plant and its root ball.
Fill a new pot, 2 inches larger, with a rich, loose potting mix that drains well.
Plant yourPhilodendron brandtianumto the same depth and cover the roots.
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Yellow leaves usually signal two possibilities: not enough sunlight or too much water.
Start by checking the soil moisture level.
Is it overly damp and soggy?
If your plant shows no evidence of overwatering, the problem may be insufficient sun exposure.
WhilePhilodendron brandtianumshouldnt receive prolonged direct sunlight, these plants do thrive in bright light conditions.
Browning Tips
Another problem that sometimes develops inPhilodendron brandtianumis browning on leaf tips.
This signals the plant is receiving too much sun.
Too much direct sun can cause the leaves to turn brown and crispy.
Move your plant to a location with less direct sun.
An east-facing window is the best choice for this plant.
Philodendron brandtianumis a vine and, when given support, it has a climbing growth habit.
However, you don’t need to provide a structure to climb.
They are highly prized for their unique silver leaf markings.
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