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Description
philodendron hastatum variegata Philodendron Silver Sword VariegataThe Philodendron Silver Sword variegata is a special appearance among Philodendrons. This rare variety combines the distinctive silver blue leaves of the Silver Sword with striking white and creamy yellow variegation. A real eye catcher for lovers of unique foliage plants. Origin The Philodendron Silver Sword variegata originates in the tropical rain forests of South America. The species is a mutant form of the common Philodendron hastatum, a climbing
The Philodendron Silver Sword variegata is a special appearance among Philodendrons. This rare variety combines the distinctive silver-blue leaves of the Silver Sword with striking white and creamy yellow variegation. A real eye-catcher for lovers of unique foliage plants.
Origin
The Philodendron Silver Sword variegata originates in the tropical rain forests of South America. The species is a mutant form of the common Philodendron hastatum, a climbing plant that grows on trees in nature to get closer to the light.
Characteristics
This plant gets its name from its elongated, narrow leaves reminiscent of a sword. The leaves have a beautiful metallic sheen that changes subtly with light. At the variegata-variant, some parts of the leaves are white to creamy yellow, giving each leaf a unique pattern. The combination of the cool silver color and warm variegation creates a striking contrast that is especially evident in sufficient light.
The Silver Sword variegata grows naturally climbing and develops sturdy stems. As the plant ages, the leaves can grow even larger and pointier.
Care
Light
The Philodendron Silver Sword variegata likes a lot of bright, indirect light. Due to its variegation, this plant needs more light than the all-green variety to maintain color contrasts nicely. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn.
Temperature
A warm environment between 18 °C and 28 °C is ideal. Cold drafts and temperatures below 15 °C can cause damage.
Substrate
Use an airy, well-drained substrate, such as a mixture of bark, coconut fiber and sphagnum. This prevents the roots from staying too wet, which can cause root rot.
Humidity
High humidity (above 60%) promotes healthy growth and beautiful leaf development. In drier areas, you can use a humidifier or spray the plant regularly.
Nutrition
During the growing season (spring and summer), the plant can be given monthly light nutrition for foliage plants. Choose a fertilizer with a low nitrogen content to maintain the color and shape of the leaves.
Watering
Water when the top layer of the substrate has dried up, but do not leave the feet too wet either. Preferably use demineralized water or clean rainwater to avoid calcium deposits on the leaves.
Flowering
Although Philodendrons bloom in nature with inconspicuous bracts, indoor flowering is rare. The Philodendron Silver Sword variegata is valued primarily for its impressive foliage.
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