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Philodendron brandtianum
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Almost brushed with metallic silver, Philodendron brandtianum blends deep green foliage with broad silvery markings on every leaf. Supplied in a 12 cm pot, this tropical climber truly comes into its own on roots and vertical backgrounds, gradually forming a dense, luminous and highly graphic display.
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Description
Philodendron brandtianum is a tropical climbing aroid prized for its distinctive olive to deep green foliage covered with broad silver markings. These metallic patterns give the leaves a luminous, highly graphic appearance that stands out beautifully in tropical displays.
Supplied in a Ø 12 cm pot, this plant already offers good volume and is ideal for training over natural roots, cork panels, moss poles or vertical backgrounds.
Botanical family
Araceae
Genus
Philodendron
Species
Philodendron brandtianum K.Krause
Pot size
Ø 12 cm
Origin
Philodendron brandtianum is native to southern Colombia, northern Brazil and Bolivia.
In nature, it grows as a tropical climber using surrounding vegetation for support.
Foliage
The leaves are generally cordate to oval, with a more or less heart-shaped base. Olive to dark green foliage is extensively marked with silver to metallic grey areas.
On well-grown specimens, the silver markings may cover a large proportion of the leaf blade, creating striking contrast with the green sections and veins.
Growth habit
Philodendron brandtianum has a naturally climbing habit. Its stems develop aerial roots that gradually attach to roots, trunks and vertical supports.
It may also be grown as a trailing plant, although climbing cultivation generally encourages more natural and mature foliage.
Terrarium compatibility
- Humid tropical terrarium: Yes, excellent
- Bioactive terrarium: Yes
- Paludarium: Yes, emerged section
- Climbing cultivation: Excellent
- Root or cork cultivation: Excellent
- Trailing cultivation: Yes
- Nano terrarium: Not suitable long term
- Submerged cultivation: No
Recommended support
Grow the plant against a natural root, cork panel, moss pole, Hygrolon or planted vertical background.
A slightly humid surface encourages aerial root attachment and allows the plant to climb naturally.
Recommended substrate
Use a highly aerated and free-draining aroid mix containing coco chips, bark, perlite, sphagnum moss and light organic material.
The substrate should retain light moisture while remaining well aerated around the roots.
Watering
Water when the upper layer of substrate begins to dry slightly.
Avoid permanently saturated growing media and stagnant water around the root system.
Humidity
Humidity of approximately 60% to 85% is particularly suitable.
Consistent humidity encourages aerial root and foliage development but should always be combined with good airflow.
Temperature
Ideal growing temperature: approximately 20°C to 28°C.
Avoid prolonged cold conditions and cool draughts.
Light
Philodendron brandtianum prefers medium to bright filtered light.
Good lighting helps maintain compact growth and enhances the metallic silver foliage. Avoid harsh direct sunlight.
Growth
Moderate to fast growth under warm, humid conditions with an appropriate climbing support.
Stems can easily be trained or pruned to control their development.
Flowering
Mature Philodendron brandtianum may produce typical aroid inflorescences consisting of a spathe surrounding a spadix.
In cultivation, however, its primary ornamental feature remains the silver-marked foliage.
Propagation
Propagation is mainly carried out from stem cuttings containing at least one node and ideally an aerial root.
Maintenance
Train new growth onto its support and prune overly long stems when necessary to maintain dense growth.
Remove old or damaged foliage and gently clean the leaves to preserve their silver sheen.
Fertilisation
Use a low-strength tropical plant or aroid fertiliser during active growth.
Avoid excessive feeding, particularly in terrariums and small substrate volumes.
Why choose Philodendron brandtianum?
Philodendron brandtianum combines the versatility of a tropical climber with foliage far more distinctive than a conventional green Philodendron.
Its broad silver markings catch the light beautifully and immediately add depth to the display. Trained on a vertical root, it gradually creates a dense, elegant and luminous layer of foliage.
JungleBox advice
Provide a vertical support from the beginning. A natural root or slightly humid cork panel will encourage aerial root attachment and help the plant gradually develop larger, more mature foliage.
Precaution
Like many Araceae, Philodendron brandtianum contains calcium oxalate crystals. The sap may be irritating and the plant should not be ingested.
Additional information
- Botanical name: Philodendron brandtianum
- Family: Araceae
- Origin: Southern Colombia, northern Brazil and Bolivia
- Pot size: Ø 12 cm
- Type: Tropical climbing aroid
- Foliage: Olive to dark green with extensive silver markings
- Growth habit: Climbing or trailing
- Exposure: Medium to bright filtered light
- Substrate: Highly aerated and free-draining
- Humidity: 60 to 85%
- Temperature: 20 to 28°C
- Growth rate: Moderate to fast
- Support cultivation: Excellent
- Tropical terrarium compatible: Yes, excellent
- Bioactive terrarium compatible: Yes
- Paludarium compatible: Yes, emerged section
- Nano terrarium compatible: Not suitable long term
- Submerged cultivation: No
Specific References
- MPN
- JBOX-PHILO-BRANDTIANUM
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Almost brushed with metallic silver, Philodendron brandtianum blends deep green foliage with broad silvery markings on every leaf. Supplied in a 12 cm pot, this tropical climber truly comes into its own on roots and vertical backgrounds, gradually forming a dense, luminous and highly graphic display.