Prismacolor™ Hastatum Silver Sword Philodendron Philodendron hastatum

Cocoon^® Collection - Low light plants for calming spaces. These plants are homebodies, preferring to spend their time in the lower light levels of interior rooms or those with smaller windows. Their sanctuary is a room that faces north or east.

SpaScene^® Collection - Plants for warm, humid spaces like powder rooms, next to your kitchen sink, or humid climates. Warm air filled with humidity keep the leaves of these plants looking fresh and radiant. The spa-like atmosphere of powder rooms, sunporches, or the windowsill behind your kitchen sink are all ideal locations for SpaScene plants.

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Exposure

• Low
• Medium

• DETAILS

  FEATURES

  Prismacolor ‘Hastatum’ is a sharp-looking aroid to add to your collection, with glaucous, silvery foliage that gleams like polished steel. Leaves start out lance-shaped before maturing into deeply-lobed, arrowhead-shaped or “hastate” leaves–thus, its scientific name is Philodendron Hastatum. Your ‘Hastatum’ will climb to conquer new heights if given a structure such as a moss pole.

  Adaptable As Houseplant

  Foliage Interest

  Harmful To: 

  Pets

  Vine: 

  Vine

  CHARACTERISTICS

  Plant Type: 

  Houseplant

  Height Category: 

  Tall

  Height: 

  36 - 120 Inches 91cm - 3.0m

  Foliage Colors: 

  Green

  Silver

  Foliage Shade: 

  Silvery green

  Habit: 

  Climbing

  Container Role: 

  Thriller

  PLANT NEEDS

  Light Requirement: 

  Low

  Medium

  Low - No direct sun, not near a window. Medium - Medium bright indirect light in the AM or PM, typically from an east or west window. High - Bright direct or indirect light for much of the day, typically from a south window.

  Maintenance Category: 

  Moderate

  Preferred Temperature: 

  60 - 85 °F

  Water Category: 

  Average

  Humidity Preference: 

  High

  Container Soil Type: 

  Indoor Potting Mix

  Needs Good Drainage

  Uses: 

  Humid Spaces

  Low Light Spaces

  Uses Notes: 

  Not for human or animal consumption.

  Maintenance Notes: 

  • For optimal performance, keep your Philodendron at 60-85°F (15-29°C). 
  • Philodendrons perform best in bright, indirect light or filtered sunlight. Too much direct sunlight, especially in the middle of the day, can scorch the leaves. A little morning or evening sun, however, may help your Philodendron to flourish, especially in the short, dim days of winter. Philodendrons will tolerate lower light conditions, but they will not show their coloration/variegation as intensely in low light, or grow as quickly.  
  • Philodendrons appreciate higher humidity, but are generally adaptable to ambient household humidity. In general, if your philodendron has thicker, waxier leaves, it will be able to tolerate less humidity; if your philodendron has thin, fine leaves, it will perform better if given a higher humidity situation. You can help maintain humidity above 50% by using a humidifier or keeping your Philodendron on a pebble tray. 
  • Philodendrons prefer to be watered when the top 1-2 inches of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage and do not allow your Philodendron to sit in water for extended periods of time, after it has received a good soaking. 
  • Feed your Philodendron once per month at half strength when it is actively growing. Reduce frequency of fertilization in the winter months. If no new leaves are growing, it does not need to be fertilized.
  • Protect furniture when watering & fertilizing.
  • When repotting your Philodendron, use an all-purpose potting mix, with additional orchid bark and perlite added, to ensure your Philodendron has good drainage and plenty of nutrients.
  • This is a CLIMBING PHILODENDRON. It is capable of producing aerial roots that can cling to structures.  As such, this Philodendron will benefit from having a moss pole, trellis, stakes, or other structures to climb.  
    PICTURES AND INFORMATION COPIED FROM PROVEN WINNERS