Split Leaf Elephant Ear Plant What Is A Selloum Philodendron

Philodendron selloum is also known as split-leaf philodendron and split-leaf elephant ear. It belongs to the group of philodendron plants that are among the most common of houseplants for their ability thrive and still be ignored.

How do you identify a philodendron?
Can you split a philodendron Selloum?
Is split leaf philodendron the same as Monstera?
What does a split leaf philodendron look like?
What is the rarest philodendron?
What is the darkest philodendron?
Can I split a philodendron plant?
Do split leaf philodendron like to be root bound?
How long do Philodendron cuttings take to root?
How much light does a split leaf philodendron need?
Why is my Monstera not splitting?
What's the difference between Monstera and Philodendron?

How do you identify a philodendron?

The foliage of philodendrons is usually green but may be coppery, red, or purplish; parallel leaf veins are usually green or sometimes red or white. Shape, size, and texture of the leaves vary considerably, depending on species and maturity of the plant.

Can you split a philodendron Selloum?

How can I divide an overgrown philodendron? There are many kinds of philodendrons and we classify them as either climbers or non-climbers. The climbers don't usually need division, but you can propagate them by taking cuttings in the spring and rooting them in water or moist potting soil.

Is split leaf philodendron the same as Monstera?

Is a Monstera a Philodendron? No! While they're both in the same larger family, a philodendron is more closely related to the most popular houseplant in the world, the pothos. Monsteras are more closely related to the peace lily.

What does a split leaf philodendron look like?

Appearance: The Split Leaf Philodendron is an evergreen shrub with dark, glossy green, long-stalked leaves. The plant grows to around 10 feet (3m) high and 15 feet (4.5m) wide.

What is the rarest philodendron?

Philodendron Plowmanii

One of the rarest philodendron we have come across. This terrestrial plant grows Underground while sending up amazing bicolor heart shaped leaves. These are only available in very limited quantity, no more than one to two per year.

What is the darkest philodendron?

Philodendron 'Dark Lord' has some of the darkest leaves around. The leaves are triangular and emerge a beautiful bronze color, but quickly harden off the jet black. For those who love dark plants, this is the philodendron for you. The leaves on the plants we have available are about 5-6″ long.

Can I split a philodendron plant?

Choose when to split your plant. The best time to divide a split-leaf philodendron, or any kind of monstera plant, is late winter or early spring, so the roots are given the best chance to recover from the stress.

Do split leaf philodendron like to be root bound?

How often should I repot my split leaf philodendron? A split leaf philodendron likes to have plenty of room for its roots. Larger pots encourage larger leaves.

How long do Philodendron cuttings take to root?

During a period when the plant is actively growing, take 6-inch cuttings from the tips of the plant. Remove leaves away from two or three nodes at the bottom of the cutting, leaving one or two leaves on the growing tip, and sink it into moist media or water. Roots should begin forming within 10 days to three weeks.

How much light does a split leaf philodendron need?

It will need a spot with indirect light and regular watering to thrive. Outdoors split-leaf philodendron is hardy in zones 8b through 11. It prefers to have rich soil that stays moist but doesn't flood or have standing water. It likes full sun, but it will also grow well in partial shade and indirect light.

Why is my Monstera not splitting?

While monsteras can definitely get by in lower light, they won't grow much or develop many splits (or multiple rows of splits) without lots of bright, indirect sunlight. Even if you're doing everything else right, your monstera leaves may not split without the right light.

What's the difference between Monstera and Philodendron?

Philodendrons are a pretty large genus of flowering plants. The monstera certainly looks and acts like a philodendron, even though it's not classified as one. ... These plants are both completely different than monstera, but go by the same nickname in some cases.