The plant originates from rainforests in Brazil and Argentina. In the Philodendron Bipennifolium’s natural habitat, it wraps itself around trees. The Philodendron Bipennifolium plant needs sunlight. But the plant’s leaves can’t take direct sunlight shining down on them. 2 -3 times a week. When watering your Philodendron Bipennifolium, you want the soil moist. But you don’t want the soil saturated.