Basic Information about your Philodendron
Scientific name: Philodendron pastazanum ‘Silver’
Common names: Pastazanum Silver
Plant type: Tropical perennial climber
Family: Araceae
Native range: Ecuador (Pastaza region)
Natural habitat: Tropical rainforests, where it grows as a climbing plant under the forest canopy
Difficulty level: Intermediate
Fun fact: Philodendron Pastazanum Silver is admired for its large, velvety leaves with subtle silvery variegation, giving it a soft metallic sheen in bright, indirect light
How to care for your Pastazanum Silver Philodendron
LIGHT
It prefers bright indirect light.
WATER
It needs water when its 50-75% dry or when the soil is completely dry. Too much water will lead to death.
HUMIDITY
Philodendrons do well in low humidity, but high humidity between 60% and 80% will make the plant thrive and grow.
TEMPERATURE
Your Philodendron prefers temperatures between 65-85 degrees.
FOOD
Philodendrons like to be fed monthly or every other month with some general indoor plant fertilizer.
PET-FRIENDLYNESS
Philodendrons are harmful to pets digesting this plant will cause irritation
Additional Tips*
As a creeping plant, it will reach maturity in a horizontal pot.
Use a well-draining substrate, such as a mixture of coconut fiber, perlite, pine bark, and activated charcoal. This ensures good aeration and prevents excess humidity.