Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum syn. Philodendron bipinnatifidum, Philodendron selloum

Tree Philodendron

Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum (syn. Philodendron bipinnatifidum, Philodendron selloum) is a large semi-woody shrub with enormous glossy leaves and a single erect un-branched stem. This stem bears stout aerial roots between conspicuous leaf scars. The leaves can be .9m long and are dissected into wavy-margined lobes. The older and larger the plant gets, the more deeply dissected and ruffled the leaves become.

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plant Features

Partial shade
Very little water
Not Frost hardy
Moist and free draining

plant information

Common name

Tree Philodendron

Latin name

Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum syn. Philodendron bipinnatifidum, Philodendron selloum

type

Perennial

family

Araceae

ph

5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral

Light

Partial shade
Frost

Not Frost hardy

Soil

Moist and free draining
Water

Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Tree Philodendron is 5.00meters x 3.00meters

5.00 M 3.00 M

Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum syn. Philodendron bipinnatifidum, Philodendron selloum

Planting

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Plant in a location with bright, indirect sunlight. Position near to a window where direct sunlight cannot touch the foliage. If the plant gets too much light, the leaves will begin to turn yellow. If the stems are long and leggy without plenty of leaves, the plant is most likely to be receiving insufficient light.

Propagation

From Early Summer TO Late Summer

Cuttings require warm conditions. In summer, take stem cuttings or air layer the climbing varieties. With non-climbing varieties, shoots taken from the base of the stem can be used as cuttings.

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