Scindapsus Silver Philo Rooted Cutting Liner

For best results with Silver Philo, grow one rooted plug per 4-inch container or two to four per 10-inch basket. Use well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0, EC of 1.0-1.5 mS/cm, and light feed (100-200 ppm N) with a balanced fertilizer (20-20-20 npk). Provide humidity at 40-60%, temperatures between 65-85 daytime and 50-75 nighttime, and indirect light. Watch for scale, mealybugs, spider mites, and root rot.

This plant is grown for its attractive foliage.

Pinching isn't required, but one pinch two weeks after transplanting can encourage bushy growth.

Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration around the base and foliage of each plant.

This plant doesn't require PGRs. Grow Silver Philo in bright, indirect light for best results.

Scout for scale, mealybugs, and spider mites as part of your commercial greenhouse's Integrated Pest Management program.

Scale are insect pests that feed on plant sap and look like small bumps on leaves or stems. Control damage from this pest by scouting, introducing natural predators, applying horticultural oils or insecticidal soap, and pruning and discarding infested plant parts or whole plants. Be sure to disinfect tools and always use a sanitary growing media and containers. Note that healthy plants are more resistant to pests and disease.

Mealybugs are small, white, soft-bodied insects that feed on plant sap. They are covered in powdery wax, which gives them a cottony appearance. They reproduce and spread rapidly. Inspect plants regularly for signs of an infestation, including white, cottony masses on foliage. Always check new plants before bringing them into the greenhouse. Remove any highly infested plants from the greenhouse for quarantine or disposal. Introduce beneficial insects like ladybugs, lacewings, and parasitic wasps as biological controls for mealybug populations and apply insecticidal soap or horticultural oils to disrupt lifecycles and feeding. Maintaining a sanitary greenhouse and eliminating debris can deter pest infestations. 

Spider Mites are tiny pests that cause stippling, yellowing, and webbing on foliage by feeding on plant sap. They flourish in warm, dry environments. Use correct water and fertilizing practices; over-fertilizing can attract spider mites. Proper humidity levels, predatory mites or ladybugs, and insecticidal soaps or oils may prevent or address a spider mite infestation. 

This plant isn't prone to disease but root rot can develop in overly wet conditions. Always sanitize tools and surfaces, use sanitary growing media and containers, and employ good watering and airflow practices.

Root Rot occurs in poorly drained or overly wet soil, which becomes the host for several types of fungi. It causes stunted growth, wilting, and root system decay. Prevention is the best treatment, and you will avoid most root rot problems by using clean, well-draining media, appropriate containers, and good watering practices for finishing seedling plugs. Inspect plants for signs of disease regularly. Repot infected plants in well-draining soil, adjust your watering schedule, provide better airflow, and use a fungicide if needed.

We recommend growing one rooted plug per 4-inch container or two to four per 10-inch basket. Use well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot centered or evenly spaced in the container. Pinch two weeks after transplanting if desired.