Species Name: Philodendron hastatum 'Silver Sword' 

Common Name: Silver Sword Philodendron 

Defining Characteristics: 

• Stunning silver-grey foliage
• Lanced-shaped, almost metallic leaves make this plant stand out from the crowd
• A strong vining plant that may need the support of a moss pole or similar support as it matures

Recommended Pot Size: Medium 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature Requirement (°F): 70-80°

Humidity: Moderate (30-70%) 

Watering Frequency: Moderate. Water once the top inch of soil becomes dry.

Lighting: Partial Shade   

Soil Type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil

Growth Rate: Moderate 

Height at Maturity: Up to 6 feet 

Origin: Latin America

Regional Locality: Epiphytic in its native range

USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Heavy water needs but a drought-tolerant plant. When watering, water-heavy before letting the soil dry out again. 

Shipping Notes: As good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT.

The plant pictured is in a 2.5 inch pot. Standard pot sizes for Josh's Frogs plants typically range from 1.25-3.5 inches.