Philodendron Silver Sword, Philodendron Hastatum

The leaves of the philodendron silver sword actually start off as more of an arrowhead, and then a spear or sword, taking on a metallic sheen that increases with the (indirect) light of its environment. A fast grower and climber with the scientific name hastatum, meaning “armed with a spear,” this plant is an aggressive symbol of personal growth and the ability to overcome difficulty.

How to Care for Philodendron Silver Sword?

The silver sword shines in the face of bright light, and looks a lot healthier in a slightly acidic soil (this helps them absorb nutrients) and higher humidity, but it burns in the face of direct sunlight and doesn’t need specific soil and humidity levels to be do well.