Your Philodendron Silver Sword should be repotted with care and in this article we go over exactly how to do it. Coming from the Araceae family of plants, it is a good idea to look at other types of Houseplant to make the best decision when repotting as all Houseplant plants can be repotted in similar ways.
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Philodendron Silver Sword – How to repot for best results
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Philodendron Silver Sword, just like you would repot your Philodendron Shangri La as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Philodendron Silver Sword loose in the pot
Once you have decided on repotting, do you research. Without research, the repotting process may not be as effective as you think and you can use this as an opportunity to maximise the health and growth of your Philodendron Silver Sword by checking the soil ph (Acidic) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Philodendron Silver Sword is: Spring, summer. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Philodendron Silver Sword
Patience is key when extracting your Philodendron Silver Sword from the pot. Depending on the age of the Philodendron Silver Sword, it may have complex root systems. Take care and maybe turn it upside down to ease it out.
Third, select the soil optimally when preparing Philodendron Silver Sword for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Philodendron Silver Sword from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Moist but well-drained soil and allow your Philodendron Silver Sword to flourish.
How to nurture your Philodendron Silver Sword
Read on for some additional information on the care of Philodendron Silver Sword.
When can you expect your repotted Philodendron Silver Sword to bloom?
There is nothing better than seeing Philodendron Silver Sword flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect Green, white blooms in the Spring, summer time and enjoy seeing your Philodendron Silver Sword grow up before these months to around 10-15 ft. tall (indoors), 20-30 ft. tall (outdoors). If you don’t like the look of the type of plant you’re growing, perhaps try growing a Philodendron Sharoniae instead.
Where should you keep Philodendron Silver Sword? Inside or outside?
Whether Philodendron Silver Sword is kept inside or out after repotting is dependent on personal preference and you may wish to rotate your Philodendron Silver Sword from one environment to the next as the seasons change. So, compare your local climate to your plants natural climate: South America. Also, make sure you’re nearby the recommended hardiness zone if keeping outside: 9-11, USDA
Managing the growth and care of Philodendron Silver Sword following repotting
In the aftercare of Philodendron Silver Sword, be sure that you give it the right sun exposure (Partial), you’re growing it in the right hardiness zone (9-11, USDA) and that your climate is similar to where your Philodendron Silver Sword is from (South America). If you do this correctly, your Philodendron Silver Sword should grow to its mature size in its new pot of 10-15 ft. tall (indoors), 20-30 ft. tall (outdoors).
General care for repotting Philodendron Silver Sword
First of all, once fully grown, Philodendron Silver Sword is toxic to pets and toxic to people. When trying to find out more information about it so you can take better care of it, you may want to be aware of the other types of names and the fact that your Houseplant is in the Araceae family of plants.
What is Philodendron Silver Sword called botanically?
Philodendron Silver Sword Philodendron hastatum ‘Silver Sword’ or Philodendron hastatum ‘Silver Sword’ are all other names you may have heard your Philodendron Silver Sword be called. These names are more scientific and botanical. If you need more ideas for what plant to repot next, check out the below table.
| Our pick of a similar plant to repot | Philodendron Rugosum |
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| Our pick of a different plant to repot | White Feather Plantain Lily |