Philodendron Hastatum
4.7 out of 5 (25 experiences)
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
About Philodendron Hastatum
In nature, the Silver Sword Philodendron can be found growing on other plants for support. As this plant matures, the metallic leaves become more arrow shaped. Philodendron is the second largest group of plants in the family Araceae and translates to “Loving Tree.”
Taxonomy
Philodendron hastatum
Philodendron
Araceae
Alismatales
Also known as
Silver Sword Philodendron, Silver Sword Philodendron and Philodenron Silver Sword
How to care for Philodendron Hastatum
How often to water your Philodendron Hastatum
every 9
Philodendron Hastatum needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Silver Sword Philodendron in your home
a window
Philodendron Hastatum can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.
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How to fertilize Philodendron Hastatum
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Philodendron Hastatum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Finally decided to add some moss poles to some pots … wish me luck. I can’t wait to see these babies grow
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The play of light on my Silver Sword Philodendron's leaf right now is *mesmerizing*! Part of it is the grow light above, but I'm not sure what else is happening to make all those colors!! 🌈 The first (was supposed to be last but you know how Greg be 🤭) photo is of another leaf that didn't get the rainbow treatment. #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #silverswordphilodendron #philodendron #philoflock #planttherapy #growlights #greggang #plantmafia #theamigos #jesssjungle
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Phew! My #SilverSwordPhilodendron is saved!! I tried to upgrade its trellis in November when I heard a snap… 1 became 2. Now we have #RootPorn Accidental #PropagationStation 🤦🏻♀️
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Guys!! I’m so excited! My silver sword is making its first flower!!!! A flower AND new stem/leaf! It’s my easiest plant. I’ve had it for a few years. Inside during winter but outside on the covered porch which gets about 2 hours of direct sun. It’s around 4 feet tall. #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #FloweringPlants #floweringplant #PlantTherapy
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She seems healthy, beautiful leaves and new leaves looking ready to pop open, but they've been growing at such a slow pace for the past month... Ideas why? #Philodendron
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#PlantSpotLight I just feel like Eduardo deserves a spotlight! He is my #SilverSwordPhilodendron and his leaves are MASSIVE and he is just a laid-back, easygoing dude. The second photo is a close-up of his newest leaf, and the third shows two aerial roots that have grown very snugly in the hollow of a petiole, lol. The last photo is #BonnieTheTreeFrog saying hello! #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #Philodendron #PhiloFlock #PlantTherapy #GregGang #babevila
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I’m just here to share how obsessed I am about this pot and plant combo 🫶🏻 Okay Ms. Thang 🫶🏻😌🙌🏼
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Loving the new growth on my wonderful philodendron hastatum (silver sword), my monstera cobra (standleyana), and my adorable florida ghost who is still so tiny and wonderful and wows me with it's lovely color. #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #newgrowth #plantaddict #freshleaffriday
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What is going on with my sworn philo? She’s been sad forever.. not sure what’s going on! I’m tented of cutting off all the roots and allow them to regrow in water. Crazy enough?! #Philodendron
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Support Recs Hi all! Ives is much happier in his East facing window & he’s putting out big leaves now. I need recommendations on what kind of support to use. Moss pole? Bamboo? Suggestions and links are appreciated :) #Philodendron #SilverSwordPhilodendron
Care Summary for Philodendron Hastatum
Philodendron Hastatum
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 6ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Large, lush leaves 15
Fast grower 13
Easy to propagate 10
Survivor 9
Pest magnet 1
Browns easily 1
01/15/2022
It’s so pretty!!! And tough. Love it
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
11/28/2021
🥺🥺🥺
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
08/23/2021
pushing out new leaves weekly!! love this plant
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
08/14/2021
Beautiful silver leaves
Fast grower
07/26/2021
Gorgeous
06/01/2021
Slow grower
Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate
05/29/2021
Has proven very hardy, even with lots of moving around. Acts really well as a sentinel plant to let you know if you’ve been neglecting your plant family. Nice silver/grey tone to the leaves adds visual variety among other bright green indoor jungle plants
Easy to propagate
Survivor
05/16/2021
pictures of the silver sword philo do not give it justice; in person it’s these beautiful metallic and blueish tinted leaves that literally make me so happy!!! this guy is super easy to care for and is a must when beginning to get into more ‘uncommon’ plants !
Large, lush leaves
05/14/2021
Very beautiful, big leaves. Grows very quickly, especially when it’s little. Easy to care for and not labour intensive.
Only downside, not really a downside, just a note really. Leaves brown very easily. Bruised leaves will brown quite quickly, and they are delicate so they tend to bruise easily.
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Browns easily
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