brasil philodendron

[19ashe86]

So I bought a Brazil a few months ago and have taken the plant out of the 4 inch pot and moved it into a Hanging basket recently and its doing amazing in my west window. I was wondering how long it will take to fill in the 10 inch basket?? Also was wondering how philo's fill out pots like how do they take over a pot if you just start with a few vines in a 4 inch pot... thanks!

[Happy Days]

P. Brasil (or Brazil) is a beautiful plant. You have good taste. Growing conditions vary so it is a bit difficult to say exactly how long it will take them to do what you want them to do. It does sound like your plant is happy where it is located and that's important. My philodendrons grow fairly quickly as do most of Philos.

[19ashe86]

Thanks!!! Its growing quickly hopefully fill up the basket as the vines get longer and hang over the side!

[Happy Days]

You're welcome. I hope you can post a photo of yours sometime.

[19ashe86]

[Happy Days]

Looking good. What are the temperatures like there now?

[19ashe86]

right now about 17 degrees

http://www.weather.com/weather/right-now/54403

my office (where my plants are) has a heater in it where i keep it fairly warm 70's ish i think...

this plant has EXPLODED since i put it in the basket and stuck it in the window... like a couple weeks ago it was half that size...

your brasil is really nice as well I think I'm going to attempt to make a column lant stand this summer out of something cool. wood and maybe other stuff... is there a way to make my Philo vines grow UP the chains of the basket?

[Happy Days]

Well, you are doing great with your growing conditions. Happy plant!

The only way I know is to wrap them around the chains manually. Sometimes they will stay like that and continue to twine the way they are trained and sometimes I have to use a few plant ties to hold them securely.

[19ashe86]

thanks for the words of kindness help and tips.... much appreciated

[Happy Days]

You are more than welcome. I thought you might be interested in this plant I bought yesterday. All of them were tagged as Philodendron Brazil. Well, not, of course. I like variegated leaves so I bought it. It's an Epipremnum pinnatum (synonyms are Scindapsus aureus and Pothos aureus).

Anyway, I think we're all in agreement it isn't P. 'Brazil'.

[19ashe86]

looks good! definately a Pothos... very pretty and yes most assuredly NOT A PHILO ANYTHING LOL its helpful when stores mis label thus causing you to take care of your new plant not correctly

[Happy Days]

That's for sure. One of my pet peeves with the Big Box stores.

[19ashe86]

just bought a new "green ivy" from the local grocery store for 3 bucks and idk what kind it is...



perhaps you can help??

[Happy Days]

Nice looking for $3. Do you think it's this?

http://www.exoticangel.com/plant-librar ... 375-design

[19ashe86]

you know... i think that may just be it.... the only thing that throws me is my leaves are darker.... but maybe its a bad picture or a similar variety or something... i started a new thread asking as well maybe someone can confirm.. well at least the store didnt mis label LOL