How to care for Silver Sword Philodendron
Philodendron hastatum · Araceae
A vigorous climbing philodendron from Brazil with elongated, arrow-shaped leaves in a striking metallic silver-blue. Young plants shimmer almost grey; mature leaves on a supported plant grow long and sword-like. It is surprisingly tough and fast for something that looks this exotic. Water roughly every 7 days while it's growing (about every 12 in winter), give it bright, indirect light, kept above 57°F (14°C) — average room humidity suits it.
Care at a glance
Water when the top 1–1.5 inches (3–4 cm) dry out; the semi-succulent leaves tolerate a missed watering better than a wet pot.
Bright indirect light keeps the silver sheen and compact growth; it tolerates medium light with slower, greener results.
Balanced half-strength liquid feed monthly through the growing season.
Mistakes that kill this plant
- Chronic overwatering in a compact mix.
- Leaving it unsupported and in dim light until it declines into a straggle.
- Cold drafts near winter windows.
Seasonal tips
- Attach it to a moss pole in spring for dramatically larger leaves.
- Feed monthly in summer — it grows quickly when warm.
- Move away from cold glass in winter and water less.
Is it safe for pets?
We have Silver Sword Philodendron recorded as toxic to cats and dogs.
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Toxicity here is informational, not a safety guarantee. Those are our own records, compiled by following the ASPCA's published toxic and non-toxic plant lists and Pet Poison Helpline's plant poison list rather than copied from them — confirm anything that matters against the ASPCA's published lists, which this one is matched to, or with your vet. If your pet ingested this plant, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.