Silver Sword Philodendron
English name:
Silver Sword PhilodendronLatin name:
Phildendron hastatumAbout me:
My common name refers to my silver-blue-tinged leaves and sword-like leaf shape.
Useful to know:
Origin
I come from the tropical forests of Brazil.
Height/Growth
I can grow to about 1m in height indoors.
Light
Bright, indirect light suits me best but I can handle lower light levels too. Click here to buy Silver Sword Philodendron.
Water
I like my soil to kept moist but never wet.
Temperature
Room temperatures of 16-24°C are perfect.
Feeding
Feed me once a month between spring and autumn.
Grooming
I like the occasional shower to get the dust off my leaves and get refreshed.
Care
In the wild I'm a climbing vine so I will eventually need a support to grow upright in your home.
Toxicity
I am toxic so please don't eat me.
Fact
Although you can buy me as a houseplant grown in Europe, I feature on the Red List of endangered species in my native country Brazil.
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