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Tree Philodendron

Philodendron bipinnatifidum

Upright aroids (Aglaonema, Dieffenbachia)Mood Meter: Go With the Flow

Also called: Lacy Tree Philodendron, Split-leaf Philodendron

Scientific Name History

Current accepted name: Philodendron bipinnatifidum

Previously or alternatively classified as:

Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum
Philodendron selloum

How to identify it

Large deeply and repeatedly lobed leaves on a thick self-supporting trunk with prominent leaf scars and aerial roots.

Growing characteristics

Growth habit: self supporting scrambling.

Plant Mood Meter: Go With the Flow

Large and vigorous with straightforward care when given adequate light, root room, and physical space.

Care guide

Light

Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Gentle direct sun can be tolerated after acclimation.

Water

Water after the upper portion dries; avoid a permanently saturated root zone.

Soil / substrate

Chunky, airy aroid mix.

Humidity

Average to moderate humidity is suitable.

Support / growth

Do not force onto a moss pole; allow its self-supporting/scrambling trunk and aerial roots to develop naturally.

Problems Planticist can help with

UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup

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