Rex Begonia, botanically known as Begonia Rex Cultorum, is a tropical houseplant known for its vibrant, patterned foliage and delicate flowers.

Where is Rex Begonia native to?

It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of eastern Asia, particularly India and southern China.

What makes Rex Begonia leaves special?

The leaves are large, intricately patterned, and often mimic shades of precious metals and gems like silver, gold, ruby, emerald, and amethyst. They can be smooth or slightly fuzzy.

Does Rex Begonia flower?

Yes, Rex Begonia produces delicate pink flowers, usually tucked among the leaves. While the plant is primarily grown for foliage, the flowers add extra beauty.

What is the history of Rex Begonia?

The original Rex Begonia was brought from the Himalayan foothills of India in 1856, accidentally mixed in with orchids, making it available to plant enthusiasts worldwide.

Why should I add Rex Begonia to my indoor garden?

Rex Begonia offers both stunning foliage and charming flowers, making it a visually striking addition to any indoor plant collection.

Philodendron hederaceum ‘Brasil’ Plant Care: What to Know

Philodendron ‘Brasil’ brings a pop of color to any indoor garden! With its lime-green streaks and easygoing nature, this vibrant vine is a must-have for plant lovers. 🌿In this video, I share how to keep this eye-catching plant thriving—covering lighting, watering, fertilizing, humidity, and more. Time stamps are below so you can jump to the care tips you need!

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Video Transcript

Welcome to healthyhouseplants.com where I teach you all about gardening in the great indoors. If you’d like to support my show, check out the description box below for the many ways to do that.

Today we have a plant care video for this beautiful plant known as Philodendron hederaceum Brazil. I love Philodendrons and this Philodendron is no exception. This colorful plant is a cultivar of the heartleaf Philodendron, Philodendron hederaceum, which is a popular vining house plant. As you can see, Philodendron Brazil has distinct splashes of lime green variegation on the green leaves.

Today, I’m going to talk to you about how to keep this beauty healthy and happy in your indoor garden. Philodendron hederaceum Brazil, commonly known as Philodendron Brazil, is a cultivar of the Philodendron hederaceum species which comes from the tropical regions of South America, in particular Brazil, as well as throughout Central America and the Caribbean. While Philodendron hederaceum is found in these areas, Brazil was actually developed as a stable mutation in a controlled environment in Humbra, Brazil in 1991.

In that location, someone happened to spy this beauty with these lovely leaves. Then they began to propagate it and found that it was stable, meaning that they could continue to propagate it and keep the variegation in the leaves. So now I’m going to tell you how to keep this beauty healthy and happy in your indoor garden.

Lighting

Philodendron Brazil does best in medium to bright indirect light. It can tolerate direct morning sun or that of late afternoon, but avoid putting it in a window that gets intense midday sun. The best window locations for this plant is either an eastern or northern facing window or under full spectrum lighting. Too much light will stress the plant and too little will lead to less vibrant variegation in the foliage and leggy growth.

Watering

Let Philodendron Brazil dry out some between waterings. Water when the moisture meter reads four, approaching three, and the plant is lightweight and the top 1 to 2 inches has dried. Always use warm water when watering this plant as well as the rest of your house plant collection.

Fertilizing

Feed this plant monthly, spring through early fall, with a well-balanced organic house plant fertilizer diluted to half strength. Chemical fertilizers are too harsh for this plant and can lead to leaf tip burn and damaging high salt in the soil. If you have fertilized with such fertilizers, leach the soil, which refers to rinsing them.

Humidity

Philodendron Brazil can thrive under moderate humidity. The range is 40% humidity to up to 70%. If your indoor environment is dry, bump up humidity by putting the plant on a pebble tray, misting on a regular basis, and if things are especially dry, use a humidifier. Grouping plants is also helpful to increase humidity as plants humidify each other. For best results in terms of controlling humidity, it’s a good idea to use a hygrometer to check the humidity levels around the Philodendron.

Temperature

As natives to the jungle, these plants aren’t cold tolerant. They do best in 65 to 75°F. They can tolerate cooler temperatures for a time, but not too long. Keep them away from drafty conditions and heating and air conditioning ducts as they will dry out the surrounding air.

Repotting

Repot Philodendron Brazil when roots begin growing out of the drainage holes, you find you need to water more frequently, and the water rushes through the pot which indicates there are too many roots in the pot. Slowed growth is another sign. Repot in a mix that is moisture retentive but well draining. It should contain peat moss or coir and pumice or perlite. Additional nutrients that are good to include are worm compost, alfalfa meal and guano.

Pruning

Prune Philodendron Brazil to remove any dead foliage and to control the length if desired.

Pests and Diseases

This plant is not susceptible to many pests and diseases in particular. Keep an eye out for mealybugs and scale which can sometimes infect them but generally only when they are weakened by incorrect growing conditions. Correct the conditions and the plant will ward off pests. If you do need to treat for mealybugs and scale, spray with isopropyl alcohol and neem oil.

Propagation

Philodendron Brazil can be rooted in water or from stem cuttings. So you can be sure to get more of these beauties for your collection and for that of your house plant friends.

FAQ's -Philodendron hederaceum 'Brasil': What to Know 101

Philodendron Brazil Care FAQ

What is Philodendron Brazil?

Philodendron Brazil is a cultivar of Philodendron hederaceum, commonly known as the heartleaf Philodendron. It features distinct splashes of lime green variegation on green leaves and was developed as a stable mutation in Humbra, Brazil in 1991.

What type of lighting does Philodendron Brazil need?

Philodendron Brazil does best in medium to bright indirect light. It can tolerate direct morning sun or late afternoon sun, but should be kept away from intense midday sun. The best window locations are eastern or northern facing windows, or under full spectrum lighting.

How often should I water my Philodendron Brazil?

Let Philodendron Brazil dry out some between waterings. Water when the moisture meter reads four, approaching three, the plant is lightweight, and the top 1 to 2 inches of soil has dried. Always use warm water when watering.

What humidity level does Philodendron Brazil require?

Philodendron Brazil thrives under moderate humidity ranging from 40% to 70%. If your indoor environment is dry, increase humidity by using a pebble tray, misting regularly, grouping plants together, or using a humidifier.

What temperature range is best for Philodendron Brazil?

Philodendron Brazil does best in temperatures between 65 to 75°F. As natives to the jungle, these plants aren’t cold tolerant and should be kept away from drafty conditions and heating/air conditioning ducts.

How do I fertilize Philodendron Brazil?

Feed Philodendron Brazil monthly from spring through early fall with a well-balanced organic house plant fertilizer diluted to half strength. Avoid chemical fertilizers as they are too harsh and can lead to leaf tip burn and high salt levels in the soil.

When should I repot my Philodendron Brazil?

Repot Philodendron Brazil when roots begin growing out of drainage holes, you need to water more frequently, water rushes through the pot, or plant growth has slowed down. Use a moisture-retentive but well-draining mix containing peat moss or coir and pumice or perlite.

What pests affect Philodendron Brazil?

Philodendron Brazil is not susceptible to many pests but can occasionally be affected by mealybugs and scale, usually when weakened by incorrect growing conditions. Treat infestations with isopropyl alcohol and neem oil.