Elatostema sp. 'Silver Splash' is a tropical plant celebrated for its unique foliage, featuring dark green, lance-shaped leaves adorned with striking silvery-white patterns that resemble splashes or streaks. This variegation contrasts beautifully against the leaf’s deep green background, making it an eye-catching choice for indoor plant enthusiasts. The plant remains compact and forms a bushy, low-growing habit, making it well-suited to small indoor spaces or terrariums. It is particularly valued for its adaptability to lower light conditions and its love for high humidity, which mimics its natural tropical environment.
Known for being moderately easy to care for, Elatostema 'Silver Splash' does best when grown in a controlled indoor environment that can meet its need for consistent moisture and humidity. With the right care, this plant’s decorative foliage can thrive and add a unique touch to any indoor collection.
Native to
Elatostema species are native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia, particularly found in the understorey of tropical forests where they grow in shaded, humid environments. They are adapted to thrive in moist conditions with indirect light, as they typically grow on the forest floor beneath a dense canopy.
Water
Elatostema 'Silver Splash' prefers a consistently moist environment. Water when the top layer of soil feels slightly dry, ensuring good drainage to prevent root rot. Avoid letting the plant dry out completely, as it can lead to leaf wilting. If grown outside a terrarium, regular misting will help maintain necessary moisture levels.
Light
This plant thrives in low to medium, indirect light, making it ideal for indoor areas with limited natural light. Direct sunlight should be avoided as it can scorch the delicate leaves and fade their silver variegation. Placement near a north-facing window or under filtered lighting conditions is ideal.
Humidity
High humidity, ideally between 60% and 80%, is essential for Elatostema 'Silver Splash,' making it well-suited for terrarium growth. In drier indoor spaces, use a humidifier to keep humidity levels stable. Low humidity can lead to brown leaf edges or reduced leaf vibrancy.
Temperature
This plant prefers typical indoor temperatures ranging from 18°C to 24°C and should be kept away from cold drafts or temperatures below 15°C. Maintain a stable temperature to mimic its natural tropical habitat, as sudden fluctuations may cause stress and hinder growth.
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All plants are shipped in their plastic nursery pot unless otherwise stated.
Plant pot sizes can fluctuate +/- 1cm.
We recommend to always size up your decorative pot by 1-2cm larger than the stated plant pot size. For example if you are purchasing a 12cm plant, you should purchase a 14cm decorative pot to ensure it will fit correctly.
We pride ourselves on the love and care with give our plants. Our entire team are plant obsessives at heart and so we go above and beyond to care for the plants we have in stock.
That said, plants are living beings and may differ slightly from the photo provided unless otherwise stated. Small leaf imperfections may be present and won't be compensated for. Some plants such as Begonia may suffer slight leaf melt when shipped. This is normal and nothing to be concerned about.
All our plants are stores and/or grown in our nursery under LED lighting. The conditions in our nursery are a minimum of 60% humidity and 19C year round.
