Oxycardium Brasil
A heart-leaf philodendron known for lush trailing growth.
Habit
Perennial climber
Height
1–2 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Loose fertile
Shade
Partial shade
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Brazil
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
18–30
Humidity (%)
60–80
Potting media
Cocopeat+Perlite
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
3–5 kg
Flowering Time
Rare
Soil Ph level
5.5–6.5
Water Ph level
6.0–7.0
Soil EC
Low
Yield Per Plant
Foliage
NPK ratio
20:20:20
life Span
10–15 yrs
Health Benefits
Stress-reducing indoor plant
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% cocopeat, 30% compost, 20% perlite
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize monthly
Fertilize every 3 weeksCommon Diseases and Remedies
root rot, leaf spot, anthracnose, bacterial leaf blight, mealybugs, scale insects and spider mites
yellowing or drooping leaves, soft or blackened roots, brown or water-soaked leaf spots, leaf edge browning, leaf deformation, sticky honeydew, cottony white masses and fine webbing
improve soil drainage and avoid overwatering, remove and destroy infected leaves, maintain bright indirect light and good air circulation, wipe foliage regularly, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap, use diluted hydrogen-peroxide drench for early root issues
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root rot, copper-based fungicides or bactericides for leaf spot and blight, fungicides with mancozeb for severe fungal infections, systemic insecticides with imidacloprid and miticides with abamectin for pest control.