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Philodendron Silver Sword (PHILODENDRON HASTATUM)
The Silver Sword Philodendron is an attractive tropical indoor plant, known for its unique foliage and decorative qualities.
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Distinctive Features
- Foliage: Sword-like or arrow-shaped leaves, young leaves have a shiny silver color turning greener as they age.
- Size: Can reach several meters in height in its natural habitat, stays smaller indoors.
- Growth: Climbing plant, enjoys growing along a support or wall.
Growth Conditions
- Light: Prefers bright, indirect light.
- Soil: Well-draining potting mix.
- Watering: Water when the topsoil is dry.
- Humidity: Prefers high humidity but tolerates less humid conditions.
Care
- Cleaning: Wipe leaves to remove dust.
- Fertilization: Balanced indoor plant fertilizer during the growing season.
- Repotting: Every two or three years or as needed.
Toxic if ingested, so keep away from pets and children. Lightly mist leaves to increase humidity in dry environments.