Philodendron brandtianum
Philodendron brandtianum K.Krause · Philodendron Brandtianum
Typical UK price
£11
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Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 4
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 27 Sep 2026
- On record
- 14
Cutting/corm1 sold
7cm4 sold
12cmEstimate
Mature1 sold
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
for a 7cm pot
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Recent UK sales
- 27 Sep 2026
Philodendron Brandtianum Housdplant
size not stated · 27 Sep 2026 £11 - 23 Sep 2026
Philodendron Brandtianum Large Full Plants
mature plant · 23 Sep 2026 £15 - 4 Sep 2026
philodendron brandtianum 4 leaves rooted cutting
rooted cutting · 4 Sep 2026 £5 - 28 Aug 2026
philodendron Brandtianum Houseplant
size not stated · 28 Aug 2026 £7 - 14 Aug 2026
Philodendron Brandtianum
size not stated · 14 Aug 2026 £19 - 7 Aug 2026
Philodendron Brandtianum
size not stated · 7 Aug 2026 £6 - 31 Jul 2026
Philodendron Brandtianum Established Terrarium Grown Plants Low Light Climber
size not stated · 31 Jul 2026 £9 - 6 Jul 2026
Philodendron Brandtianum Established Terrarium Grown Plants Low Light Climber
size not stated · 6 Jul 2026 £11
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- 27 Jun 2026
💚🩶 Philodendron Brandtianum 🩶💚
size not stated · 27 Jun 2026 £6 - 19 Jun 2026
Philodendron Brandtianum Established Terrarium Grown Plants Low Light Climber
size not stated · 19 Jun 2026 £11 - 16 Jun 2026
Philodendron Brandtianum – Rooted Cutting (3 Leaves + 1 New Leaf)
rooted cutting · 16 Jun 2026 £5 - 15 Jun 2026
Philodendron Brandtianum
size not stated · 15 Jun 2026 £7 - 10 Jun 2026
Philodendron Brandtianum
size not stated · 10 Jun 2026 £16 - 25 May 2026
Philodendron brandtianum Houseplant
size not stated · 25 May 2026 £26 - 3 May 2026
Philodendron Brandtianum
size not stated · 3 May 2026 £25 - 1 May 2026
Philodendron Brandtianum Established Terrarium Grown Plants Low Light Climber
size not stated · 1 May 2026 £14 - 26 Apr 2026
Philodendron Brandtianum Established Terrarium Grown Plants Low Light Climber
size not stated · 26 Apr 2026 £14 - 26 Feb 2026
Philodendron Brandtianum silver leaf cutting growing in rooting sponge
unrooted cutting · 26 Feb 2026 £7
For sale in the UK
UK shops
| Shop | Stock | Checked | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root Houseplants established plant | In stock | 30 Oct 2026 | £22 |
| Conservatory Archives 12cm pot | Sold out | 2 Nov 2026 | £18 |
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | £11 | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | £7 | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | £10 | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | £9 | 4 |
| May 2026 | £25 | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | £14 | 1 |
Before you buy
- Check that roots are firm and pale to tan; avoid plants with black, slimy, or absent roots
- Look for strong silver-grey contrast against the green blade rather than faded, washed-out variegation
- Confirm the plant is already established on or ready for a climbing support
- As one of the more affordable and fast-growing philodendrons in this collection, compare price against node count rather than paying collector prices
About Philodendron brandtianum
Silver-grey camouflage-like variegation between the veins is what makes Philodendron brandtianum instantly recognisable, patterned across heart-shaped leaves on a scandent climber native to humid tropical forest in Brazil, Bolivia and Peru. Given a moss pole or other support, it develops noticeably larger, more mature foliage than it will sprawling unsupported, and grows quickly relative to other South American understory Philodendron species — a genuinely easy entry point into the genus's climbing forms.
Native range
Brazil, Bolivia and Peru
Classification
- Genus
- Philodendron
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Wild
- Growth habit
- Climbing/Scandent
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- Heart-shaped (CordateHeart-shaped foliage, featuring a rounded notch (sinus) where the leaf stem attaches.)
- Leaf length
- 15-25 cm
- Leaf width
- 8-12 cm
- Petiole colour
- Green to reddish-brown
- Venation
- PinnateVeins or lobes arranged like a feather, branching out symmetrically on both sides of a single main central vein. with silvery-grey intercostal mottling
- Texture
- Smooth/Satin
- Variegation
- Silver-green mosaic patterning
- Growth habit
- Climbing/ScandentClimbing or scrambling upward, typically requiring vertical support.
Philodendron brandtianum care
- Substrate
- A high-porosity mix — 50% perlite, 30% orchid bark, 20% coco coir — with a moss pole or similar support set in at planting time. Philodendrons are prone to root rot in denser substrates, and the aerial roots need something to climb as much as the pot needs drainage.
- Watering
- Water thoroughly, then let the top third of the mix dry before watering again. Its faster growth rate means it uses water a little more readily than the genus's slower climbing species.
- Humidity
- High, 60-80%. One of the more forgiving philodendrons in this collection on humidity, tolerating average UK household conditions reasonably well.
- Feeding
- Feed at quarter to half strength every 2-3 weeks in the growing season with a balanced fertiliser; drop to monthly over winter. Its vigorous growth supports slightly more consistent feeding than slower species.
- Repotting
- Repot every 12-18 months, sizing up the climbing support alongside the pot — leaf size increases noticeably once the plant is properly climbing rather than trailing.
Common problems
Smaller leaves and faded silver variegation
Cause: No climbing support, or insufficient light
Fix: Add a moss pole and move to brighter indirect light; both leaf size and variegation contrast improve with climbing and good light
Root rot
Cause: Substrate that stays wet, often from a mix that's too dense or a pot with poor drainage
Fix: Repot into a chunkier mix immediately and trim away any mushy roots
Leggy, sparse growth
Cause: Insufficient light for a naturally vigorous climber
Fix: Move to brighter indirect light and provide a support to climb
Gear for this plant
- Coir Moss Pole, 120cm (4-Pack)Coco coir totem for climbing aroids to root into as they grow upward.
- Natural Rooting Powder, 3 x 75gRooting hormone powder for stem and leaf cuttings.
- Precision Bonsai Pruning Scissors, 200mmFine-bladed snips for clean node cuts when taking a cutting.
- Digital Hygrometer & ThermometerLCD humidity and temperature gauge for checking a grow spot against a plant's target range.
How to propagate Philodendron brandtianum
- Methods
- Stem cutting, Node cutting. Step-by-step guide
- Difficulty
- Easy. Forgiving of missed waterings, average home humidity, and imperfect light. A solid pick for beginners or low-fuss collections.
- Time to establish
- 3-6 months
- True from cuttings
- Yes. Cuttings keep the cultivar's character.
- Notes
- Stem cuttings with at least one node and aerial root root readily in damp sphagnum or water within 2-4 weeks — one of the faster and more reliable philodendrons in this collection to propagate.