Water
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.
Also known as Philodendron Sodiroi · Silver Leaf Philodendron
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to pets. See toxicity details.
Philodendron brandtianum is a vining plant with heart-shaped leaves featuring irregular silver markings, ideal for indoor decoration.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight.
60% intensity
Can tolerate lower light conditions.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings.
70% intensity
Reduce watering in winter.
A well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of peat moss, perlite, and potting soil, is ideal. Ensure the pot has drainage holes.
50% intensity
Ideal growing temperature is between 18-24 °C.
70% intensity
Avoid temperatures below 13 °C.
House Plant, Indoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.
50% intensity
Do not fertilize in fall or winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 4/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.
Prune to maintain desired shape and size, or to encourage bushier growth. Remove any yellow or dead leaves. Pruning can be done at any time of year.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take cuttings with at least one node and place them in water or moist potting mix. Roots will form within a few weeks.
Repot every 1-2 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot one size larger than the current one. Spring is the best time for repotting.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Alismatales |
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Philodendron |
| Species | Philodendron brandtianum |
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