Split-Leaf Philodendron is a large non-climbing woody evergreen shrub with huge deeply-dissected foliage that rises up on long stalks from the crown in a rosette-like formation. The small white flowers rarely bloom when indoors. Grows best with bright indirect sun with protection from afternoon sun and consistently moist well-drained soils. Planting in a pot can help restrict the plant's size for patios or indoors- 6 1/2 ft is typical for a potted Split-Leaf.
Sometimes sold under its old name, Philodendron selloum.
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Height: |
10' - 15' (6.5' Potted) |
Spread: |
10’ - 15’ (6.5' Potted) |
Spacing: |
12’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 11 |
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Bloom Color: |
N/A |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Susceptible to the common houseplant pests. Watch for scale, aphids, mealybugs, thrips and spider mites. NOTE: may be a problem for housepets.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Houseplant, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Kalanchoe, Mock Orange, Podocarpus
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Philodendron bipinnatifidum 7zz, CC BY-SA 4.0