Amydrium medium silver

Family

Araceae — the aroid family, known for tropical plants often with striking foliage and unusual flowering

Origin

Native to Southeast Asia — including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Sumatra

Growth Habit

Climbing epiphyte/hemiepiphyte — uses aerial roots to attach to trees or moss poles; can also trail if unsupported

Foliage

Silvery to bluish-green with a metallic sheen; juvenile leaves are entire, maturing into deeply lobed leaves with fenestrations

Soil

Prefers a light, airy, well-drained substrate rich in organic matter — aroid mixes with orchid bark, perlite, and coco coir are ideal

Light

Bright indirect light or filtered sunlight; tolerates medium light but growth and leaf fenestration will be slower

Humidity

Performs best with high humidity (60–80%), but can adapt to 50–65% with slower growth; misting or humidifiers are beneficial

Temperature

Thrives in 18–29 °C (64–84 °F); avoid cold drafts and prolonged exposure below 15 °C (59 °F)

Support

Essential for producing large, mature leaves — moss poles, trellises, or bark slabs work well

Get the Jungler moss pole to give it some support 

Fertilization

Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced, diluted fertilizer; reduce feeding in autumn/winter

Toxicity

Contains calcium oxalate crystals — toxic if ingested by pets or humans in large quantities