Philodendron Scandens and Brazil minimum care, maximum enjoyment
Our Philodendron Scandens and Brazil is also referred to as ‘heart leaf philodendron’. This is due to his tougher leaf. An added benefit of this tough leaf is that this Scindapsus is generally less susceptible to bugs. This ideal office plant is popular because it requires little attention. All it needs during the summer months is some liquid plant nutrition every 10 to 14 days. In the winter, he only needs some water, ideal!
Care tip
Don't give the Philodendron Scandens and Brazil too much water in one go, as it is sensitive to wet feet. Only give the plant water when the soil starts to dry up.
You can find more care tips on this page.
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In order to enjoy the office plant as long as possible, we recommend that you limit the amount of direct sunlight it receives to three hours a day. Keep this in mind when finding a location for the plant. Check the direction of the sun of your window and follow the following rule: the distance is 3 to 4 meters from a north-facing window, 4 meters for an east- or west-facing window and 5 to 6 meters for a south-facing window.
This way you can be sure that your plant receives sufficient, but not too much, sunlight. After all, the Philodendron Scandens and Brazil doesn't require an abundant amount of light. This plant is available in two pot sizes:
- 12 cm pot
- 15 cm hanging pot
Origin of the Philodendron Scandens and Brazil
The Philodendron Scandens is part of the Philodendron family. These plants normally grown in the rain forests of South- and Middle-America, where it creeps up trees. The exception being the Philodendron Scandens, which is also a very suitable hanging plant. The plant is easily guided into any direction. If you want it to creep, make sure you guide it upwards.
How many plants are needed to clean the air of an office space?
Just like the other Scindapsus types, the Philodendron Scandens and Brazil has strong air-filtration qualities for the area in which it is placed. However, the amount of plants you needed to clean the air in your office depends on a number of factors, the ventilation of the space and the amount of harmful substances present. In general, we recommend having 8 small Philodendron Scandens and Brazil plants for an office space of 30 square metres. It is also possible to place the plants in one large plant container or courtyard area. We love to inspire!