philodendron mamei vs silver cloud Philodendron mamei 'Silver Cloud' – Serres Lavoie

philodendron mamei vs silver cloud Philodendron mamei 'Silver Cloud' – Serres LavoieThe 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 cordate (heart shaped) green leaves with significant silver variegation. Philodendron leaves mamei 'Silver Cloud' are thinner than those of many other species and their deep veins give the leaves a somewhat wrinkled appearance. The petiole (which connects the stem to the leaf) is dark brown red. The adult

The 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 cordate (heart-shaped) green leaves with significant silver variegation. Philodendron leaves mamei 'Silver Cloud' are thinner than those of many other species and their deep veins give the leaves a somewhat wrinkled appearance. The petiole (which connects the stem to the leaf) is dark brown red. The adult size of a Philodendron mamei 'Silver Cloud' can grow to 3 feet (90 cm) and its leaves can reach 18 in (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 the development of leaf size.

Family: Araceae
Origin: Ecuador
Watering: moderate, water when the soil is dry to a depth of 2-3 inches
Brightness: bright indirect, without direct sun. If your plant loses its variegation, move it to a better-lit location for a few weeks and the variegation should return to the new leaves that grow.
Relative humidity: high
Substrate: well draining and aerated, use our homemade potting soil
Fertilization: once a month during growth period
Toxicity: toxic to animals

*Please note that each plant is unique and will differ from the one pictured.