Philodendron mamei 'Silver Cloud'

Philodendron mamei 'Silver Cloud' is creeping and although it grows as a ground cover, it is also epiphytic and can climb trees. It has large green cordate (heart-shaped) leaves with heavy silver variegation. The leaves of Philodendron mamei 'Silver Cloud' are thinner than those of many other species and their deep veins give the leaves a slightly wrinkled appearance. The petiole (which connects the stem to the leaf) is dark brownish red. The mature size of a Philodendron mamei 'Silver Cloud' can grow to 3 feet (90 cm) and its leaves can grow to 18" (45 cm) wide in the wild. In your home, expect 5-8" wide (12-20 cm) leaves instead. Climbing it to a stake will encourage leaf size development.

Family: Araceae
Origin: Ecuador
Watering: moderate, water when soil is dry to a depth of 2-3"
Light: bright indirect, no direct sun. If your plant loses its variegation, place it in a better lit area for a few weeks and the variegation should return on the new leaves that grow.
Relative humidity: high
Substrate: well draining and aerated, use our homemade potting soil
Fertilization: once a month during the growing season
Toxicity: toxic to animals

* Please note that each plant is unique and will be different from the one in the picture.