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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Plant Height: Climbs 6-8 feet or more.
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Greenish-silver with metallic sheen.
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus.
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Remove seed(s) from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Spade-Leaf Philodendron
Also sold as:
  • Philodendron 'Silver Sword'

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Location: Denver Botanical Garden in tropical house
Date: 2021-07-07
Location: The Plant Shoppe, Austin, Texas
Date: 2022-04-06
Location: Frisco, TX
Date: 2013-02-25 
Green/blue leaves with a silver cast, growing in a 6\"pot
Location: Lincoln Park Conservatory, Chicago IL
Date: 2016-05
Location: Kalama, Wa.
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Location: Oceanside, California 
Date: 2019-10-09
Can’t wait to see it grow up

From Nomenclature and Taxonomy of Philodendron hastatum by Cássi
Location: Oceanside, California 
Date: 2020-06-29
Comments:
  • Posted by pniksch (Garden Grove CA - Zone 10a) on Mar 12, 2013 7:30 PM concerning plant:
    Attractive, sturdy, and fast-growing upright philo variety.
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MySecretIslandGarden On July 21, 2022 Transplanted
Transplanted to larger pot with a dowel support for now.
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