Philodendron Mamei ‘Silver Cloud’

The Philodendron Mamei or ‘Silver Cloud’ is a collectible and difficult to find variety that still manages to be easy for beginners. We especially recommend this philodendron for fans of Scindapsus as the coloring is incredibly similar. The leaves themselves are much thinner though, and one must be careful to keep them away from direct sun to keep them from burning. Giving this plant something to climb up will do wonders for it’s growth, and you can expect it’s watering needs to be similar to the other philodendrons and jungle plants in your collection. 

Ed's Plant Profile

• Botanical Name: Philodendron Mamei
• Common Name: Silver Cloud
• Family: Aroid 
• Native Range: Ecuador  

Ed's Care Guide

• Care Level: Easy
• Light: Moderate to bright indirect light, can tolerate shade. Avoid direct light as this can burn/fade the leaves 
• Water: Use a well draining soil mix and keep evenly moist but not soggy by using well aerated soil and a pot with drainage. 
• Humidity: Average
• Temperature: 65-75F
• Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves and control growth.
• Feeding: Fertilize with an all-purpose liquid plant food during spring and summer once a month
• Propagation: Stem cuttings in water 
• Growth: Upright, bushy, can grow to about 2 feet in diameter 
• Pests: Generally not subject to pests with regular maintenance 
• Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets