This is most likely if there is an abundance of humidity in the air. Plant size is big about 70cm tall with 20cm leaves. This is a vining philodendron with allgreen, long and narrow pointed leaves. Hungry, cold, and afraid, the four children try to stay alive among the ruins of bombed cities in wartorn europe. Philodendron stock photos download 4,870 royalty free photos. Fiddleleaf philodendron, fiddle leaf, horsehead philodendron, heartleaf, heart leaf vine, giant philodendron, tree philodendron. Regardless of number of species, the genus is the secondlargest member of the family araceae.
The foliage on the philodendron hastatum silver sword is a pale metallic grey when juvenile, that transforms as it matures to a deeper blue colour. Developed by the girards in the late 1940s, who were looking to produce compact, hardy evergreen azaleas for use in landscaping and. The silver sword by ian serraillier overdrive rakuten. Philodendron silver sword this philodendron is known for its silvery blue leaves and beautiful form. When they meet jan they recognise the paperknife he is carrying as their fathers, and it becomes their symbol of hope as the four children make the dangerous journey to switzerland.
Easy care once established and fast growing this jungle plant loves temperate climate and regular misting. The silver sword by ian serraillier penguin books australia. Philodendron hastatum silver sword philodendron hastatum is currently one of the most popular jungle plants. Highest first number of bids increasing number of bids descending best match number of observers. Download 4,870 philodendron stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. Philodendron hastatum silver sword rare house plant plantsbyjohn. Classic literature juvenile fiction juvenile literature. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
Philodendron hastatum or silver sword as this grey philodendron is known as, is a sort after indoor plant and a lovely silver version of the trending philodendron genus. A philodendron, on the other hand bottom photo, has thinner leaves with a smooth texture when you glide your fingers across the leaf blade, you wont feel the texture like you do with a pothos. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Due to the demand of this product and the speed at which it sells out, were are trying to post larger batches to ease the shopping experience as much as possible.
Grow silver sword philodendron in welldraining, moist, fertile soils in partial shade. Philodendron plant house plants for sale shop with afterpay. Philodendron house plants for sale shop with afterpay ebay. The silver sword is a novel by ian serraillier, a childrens classic, first published in the uk in 1956 by jonathan cape and then by puffin books in 1960. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Silver sword philodendron philodendron hastatum bloombox club. The classic tale of a journey through wartorn europe.
Propagation of philodendron silver house plant journal. Philodendron monstera hastatum silver sword 1 node unrooted cutting. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The silver sword by ian serraillier is an unforgettable world war ii survival story.
A good hardy option on the easier end of difficulty. Silver sword has interesting variegated foliage on a low mounding plant with red flowers, blooming in april. Retail walkin store curbside pickup only click to learn more about pickup. When the nazis take their parents away, three children must learn to survive in wartorn warsaw by themselves. It boasts strong vines and long leaves, that widen slightly at. Philodendron plants tropical philodendrons for sale online. Post house plant questions, comments and pictures, find answers to plant care questions or share some indoor house plant wisdom on our indoor house plant care facebook page, twitter page or visit my house plant care blog. It is a plant that grows very fast and develops a lot of new foliage. As of september 2015, the world checklist of selected plant families accepted 489 species. Philodendron hastatum an unusual species from southeastern brazil with beautiful, elongate leaves that have a bluish tinge.
Each indoor house plants picture is linked to a page with how to care for the indoor house plants. Indoor house plants pictures with names for identification. This is a very hardy grower, so as with most philodendrons, prefers to be supported by a totem or pole. Philodendron hastatum takes the 144th spot in 365 days of plants.
The silver sword by ian serraillier and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The silver sword kindle edition by serraillier, ian. All are prolific in flower, producing masses of delicate, funnel shaped flowers during april and may, against a foil of evergreen foliage. Philodendron is a large genus of flowering plants in the family araceae. Aglaonema, alocasia, babyplants, calathea, caladium, cuttings ableger, items 73 96. Get the best deals on philodendron partial shade house plants. The silver sword became the symbol of hope and courage which kept four deserted and starving children alive through the years of occupation, and afterwards on the search to find their parents, and is based on a true story. Philodendron are toxic to pets pet poison helpline. The vining stems are similar in appearance to that of scindapsus aureus golden pothos. Lush plants online plants nursery buy australian plants online find something different. Philodendron hastatum silver blue rare glaucophyllum. The silver sword is a little letter opener, but becomes a talisman, a link to which the three children are reunited with their parents.
How to grow philodendron in a pot choose a pot at least twice the size of the select plant and position in a spot indoors that is well lit, but away from direct sunlight like a near a window. He was born in london, the eldest of four children. This plant needs once or twice waterings every week and can be grown indoors under normal moderate to bright lights of your home or office. Its ease of growth and dogeared shape make it a favorite among collectors. Rare, very fast growing philodendron hastatum silver sword. Save philodendron silver sword to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The story is based upon fact, although fictional names are given to a few of the places mentioned. I imagine larger philodendrons and even monstera deliciosa could be propagated this way though ive never tried. After all these years, this is still an absorbing story. Houseplant factory rare houseplants for you and your. It is a very moving account of a family separated by war and how they find inner strength to survive their wartime lot, always holding on to the hope that someday they may find all or some of their family. Serraillier was best known for his childrens books, especially the silver sword 1956, a wartime adventure story which was adapted for television by the bbc in 1957 and again in 1971. If you see a plant that looks similar to your indoor house plant but varies a little in size, color or some other way. This silvery swordshaped leaved plant is highly coveted but not too hard to get your hands on.
Philodendron burle marx fantasy philodendron burnt cherries philodendron california red philodendron calkins gold philodendron cobra philodendron congo philodendron congo red philodendron corsianum philodendron dorothy philodendron emerald duke philodendron emerald grey. It is also known by the incorrect name philodendron glaucophyllum you will receive a well started plant in a 4 inch pot. Philodendron monstera hastatum silver sword sicindaps vine rare. Indoor house plants house plants identification pictures. Giving my philodendron silver sword a moss pole duration. I though about it but i like my philodendron to cascadehang. The silver sword philodendron is coloured a chalky green that becomes almost metallic in the light. Alone and fending for themselves in a poland devastated by world war two, jan and his three homeless friends cling to the silver sword as a symbol of hope. Gardening tips you can still enjoy indoor gardeningeven if sunlight hardly comes by your home. Philodendron sorting standard name az name za price ascending price descending availability weight item number date of issue latest first ean bestseller ratings items per page 9 items per page 18 items per page 30 items per page 90 items per page.
Indoor plants houseplant factory rare houseplants for you. This variety belongs to a group that includes hybrids of rhododendron japonica and rhododendron nakaharae. The philodendron leaf shape is also more heartlike, with a prominent sinus the space between the two rounded lobes where the leaf meets the. Rare philodendron hastatum silver sword tropical house plant. As a new book shows, not everything in the photographers philosophy was. Philodendron mayoi philodendron hastatum silver sword philodendron mamei philodendron imbe jose buono variegata philodendron florida g, items 61 75. Philodendron elongatum, philodendron hastifolium, philodendron domesticum. It can be probably grown outdoors in zones 10b through 11. A hard to find member of the philodendron family with silver or metallic looking foliage, that has a sheen to the foliage that makes this specimen a real stunner.
Philodendron squamiferum cm potted plant, unusual house plant, exotic. Get the best deals on philodendron plant house plants. Get outdoors for some landscaping or spruce up your garden. Philodendron burle marx fantasy philodendron burnt cherries philodendron california red philodendron calkins gold philodendron cobra philodendron congo philodendron congo red philodendron corsianum philodendron dorothy philodendron emerald. Philodendron silver sword sometimes known as wolfs head philodendron pot diameter.
Has a strong climbing habit, so needs a post, log, trellis, or tree to grow on. It is a very moving account of a family separated by war and how they find inner strength to survive their wartime lot, always holding on to the hope that someday they may find all. It had also been published in the us under the title escape from warsaw. This strap leafed climbing philodendron grows at a very rapid rate. The characters could still be representatives of children in more recent and current wars. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. These plants contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals similar to other plants in the araceae family. The silver sword also known as escape from warsaw takes place in warsaw during world war ii. Philodendron hastatum or silver sword as this grey philodendron is known as, is a sort after indoor plant and a lovely silver version of the trending. Philodendron mexicanum is an easy to grow philodendron that gets leaves about 2 ft long.
These are generally dwarf in habit, most growing much wider than high. Pictures of common indoor house plants for identification purposes. I got a batch of 50 of these special plants and you can get one of them. Stake with moss pole for extra support as it is a well known climber.
Set the philodendron in a location with bright, indirect sunlight. Philodendron hastatum glaucophyllum silver sword leaf form. Temperatures for philodendron silver should be kept between 65f and 80f. Make offer rare philodendron hastatum silver sword house plant cutting roots 34 leaves philodendron silver queen xxl very large beautiful plant rare amazing plant. Additional light from a fluorescent light is beneficial, if available. Philodendron plants tropical philodendrons for sale. The silver sword is only a paper knife but it gives jan and his friends hope. Soon they will begin the jan opened his wooden box and took out the silver sword. Philodendron plant house plants for sale shop with. Chewing or biting into this plant will release these crystals causing. The silver sword by ian serraillier, hardcover abebooks. Partially fill the pot with yates potting mix with dynamic lifter.
Although the silver sword was only a paper knife, it became the symbol of hope and courage which kept the balicki children and their orphan friend jan alive through the four years of occupation when they had to fend for themselves. Philodendron silver sword the green room flower company. From 11 february to 30 october 2011, the silver sword will feature as one of five books in the imperial war museum exhibition once upon a wartime. Philodendron partial shade house plants for sale shop. My gorgeous philodendron hastatum silver sword arrived in the mail. Philodendron silver is a trailing plant and will often develop aerial roots and attach itself to wood, walls etc. Tropical plants, palms, house plants, rare and unusual plants, native trees. The most common rare philodendron material is metal. Philodendron hastatum houseplant care 144 of 365 youtube. Philodendron hastatum silver sword online babyplants. Philodendron hastatum is a popular house plant because it is extremely easy to grow. Rare aroid silver metal silver swordmini philodendron developed plant nn. Rare philodendron verrucosum, pottet and rooted plant. My gorgeous philodendron hastatum silver sword arrived in the.
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