Split Leaf Philodendron
4.6 out of 5 (74 experiences)
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
About Split Leaf Philodendron
The identity of this plant has been hotly debated amongst botanists until 2019, when it was declared part of the Thaumatophyllum genus. It has been known under many names, including the Split Leaf Philodendron (a misnomer shared with Monstera) and Philodendron selloum. Their flower stalk contains a set of sterile male flowers that produce heat. This heat amplifies smells that attract scarab beetles, which pollinate the fertile flowers! 🪲
Taxonomy
Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum
Thaumatophyllum
Araceae
Alismatales
Also known as
Philodendron bipinnatifidum, Philodendron 'Lickety Split', Philodendron Selloum, Philodendron Shangri La, Fruit Salad Plant, Lacy Tree Thaumatophyllum and Philodendron Millions
How to care for Split Leaf Philodendron
How often to water your Split Leaf Philodendron
every 9
Split Leaf Philodendron needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Split Leaf Philodendron in your home
a window
Split Leaf Philodendron may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Split Leaf Philodendron in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Split Leaf Philodendron
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Split Leaf Philodendron after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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FreshLeafFriyayyyy!!! So thankful to this community for helping me learn to care for all my plant babies, and they're thriving even going into fall. Hopefully the growth continues on! This plant was headed for the bin, it would grow on single leaf then it would die as a new one would grow to replace it, over and over. It was so unhappy, and my boss was over it. But with the help of these posts and guides I brought him back and hrs thriving! #freshleaffriday #happyplants #greggang
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Help! All my leaves are starting to be spotty and discolored... #SplitLeafPhilodendron
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baby green still waiting for this split-leaf to shoot out some roots under the plastic so i can move it to a better spot. meanwhile, it is shooting out a new leaf! the post on this air-layering attempt is here https:// #PropagationStation #SplitLeafPhilodendron #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy
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save the philo, part 2 i deleted the part 1 post because the first attempt didn't produce any roots. but i forgot to note the greggers who gave advice and wanted updates 😩🙈 i hope you will identify yourselves again. as background, the philo is in the shadow of a giant bambu grove we need to cut down. i want to move it to a safer spot with better lighting. this time i was inspired by @Gustavo to 'air layer', to encourage some new root growth above the spot where the trunk will be cut. hopefully this will improve its chances of surviving transplant. 1) cut a shallow ring around the bark, removing the outermost and second layer 2) spread rooting hormone on the exposed inner layer 3) cover with moist peat moss 4) wrap with plastic to keep moisture in and bugs out, secure with zip ties 5) check periodically and hope roots appear! #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PropagationStation #SplitLeafPhilodendron
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THRIPER THRIPERS Helpppppp I think my poor baby that I already saved from the bin has thrips. 😭😭😭 I came into the office today and noticed some white flecks on the stems and upon closer inspection saw tiny black bugs all over the leaves. I sprayed it down with Earth Allys 3-in-1 but what can I do to make sure I actually eradicate the pests? Should I get those yellow sticky things? Repot it? He's finally doing well after months of rehabbing from other issues so I'm taking this very personally. The photos were taken after I sprayed the shit out of it, so kinda hard to see the bugs but wanted to include anyways in case someone can confirm what I'm dealing with Also, there are lots of plants up here, should I treat all of them to be safe or no? #SplitLeafPhilodendron #thripsbegone #pestcontrol
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Is this an air root already? Lol it's so cute! 😍 #SplitLeafPhilodendron
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Watering issue? Do leaves ever return to normal? I’m unsure if it’s over or under watered. The plant is not in the sorching path of the sun..😫
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My split leaf had mushy and yellowing leaves. I’ve had it for 3 weeks and watered it once. It is in low light. What am I doing wrong?
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Mushy browing spots Anybody know what this might be? I was advised to cut the sections that had these spots and cut any leaves that had multiple spots. I've treated with fungicide but didn't do anything. #Philodendron #philodendronsplitleaf #help #brownspots #fungusamongus #WhatsWrongWithMyPlant
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stay tuned has anyone tried this? we have a big monstera - correction, philodendron - growing not so happily under two big bamboo groves. we will be cutting one grove back soon and i want to save the philodendron. well, part of it. packed its growing spot in moss, keeping it moist, and hoping it will send out some roots soon so i can cut and plant in a better spot. tips appreciated. stay tuned... #PropagationStation #Philodendron
Care Summary for Split Leaf Philodendron
Split Leaf Philodendron
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Large, lush leaves 63
Fast grower 41
Survivor 32
Browns easily 12
Easy to propagate 9
Blooms easily 3
Pest magnet 1
01/24/2022
Don’t over water, he would prefer to be under watered. Clean the leaves with vinegar, oil, and water every few weeks.
Large, lush leaves
Blooms easily
Survivor
Browns easily
01/12/2022
A little temperamental with light & water, but when you find the sweet spot, it is lovely! Tropical appearance.
Large, lush leaves
11/04/2021
Grows quickly and it’s leaves just get bigger and bigger.
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Survivor
10/31/2021
I just haven’t had much luck with mine. It’s barely hanging on
Browns easily
Survivor
08/27/2021
It’s been easy to take care as of rn , I just repotted her so we shall see how that goes
Large, lush leaves
08/24/2021
My first plant! So easy to take care of!
08/13/2021
Gorgeous growth, come in light green but develops a deep green color. A very fast grower (philodendron hope).
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
08/03/2021
I found this split leaf philo as a grocery store plant. It was looking overgrown in a 6 inch-ish pot, so I took it home & put it into something more appropriate. It’s been maybe about 2 years, and I’ve had to repot it twice- this time into one of the biggest pots I could find at the store, so I’m a little worried about what it will require next year. Either way it’s a good problem to have.. such an easy plant, that always seems happy & puts on new leaves quite frequently during growing season.
The aerial roots were definitely an unexpected surprise for me when I first started seeing them- from what I read they are primarily used by the plant for support, which makes sense. Because it grows so big, and the stalks/leaf shoots can get pretty tall- I’ve found this one can definitely benefit from being re-seated every time you repot it.
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
08/01/2021
LOVE!!!
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Blooms easily
Survivor
07/12/2021
Oli, our split leaf philodendron, survived for years in a dark office with little care or attention. Now he is basking in sunlight and surprising us with new leaves weekly. In the office, all of his leaves touched the ground. Now he is more than 2 feet tall!
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Survivor
07/07/2021
Fast growing plant, super easy to care and beautiful! Mine is my pride and joy ❤️
07/03/2021
An easy plant to care for, I mostly underwater her during the winter months. Great plant for beginners
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
07/03/2021
Easiest plant to care for!
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Blooms easily
Survivor
06/25/2021
Large tropical plant with large lush leaves. We have had our split leaf philodendron for 18 years now we brought it back with us when we moved back to Colorado from Florida. Another one of our tropical plants that requires us to bring it outside in the summertime and bring it inside down to the basement under the grow lights in the winter time. Not really susceptible to pests like some tropicals that we have are. You probably noticed that a lot of the roots at the base of the plant are exposed, they are supposed to be exposed that way. Those exposed roots are how the plant holds itself up.
Large, lush leaves
Browns easily
Fast grower
Survivor
06/21/2021
This guy can thrive outside down here in Houston! I lost it in the freeze and replanted one because I missed it so much! I was afraid it would be small forever but it is growing like crazy!!! I got nervous because some leaves at the bottom were turning yellow-brown and falling off but learned that that happens as they push new growth out! So don’t be scared!
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Survivor
06/16/2021
Big and tropical! I just wish mine would fill in a bit more. If so, it would be a five star and one of my faves.
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
06/16/2021
Love to see how huge the leaves have grown so far! Love Igor!
Large, lush leaves
06/09/2021
Thrives outside on my balcony during the cooler periods of the year. Completely died when I left it in my room for a week and accidentally left the blinds closed. Cut off all the dead leaves and it’s sprouted 7 new leaves in 4 months.
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
06/08/2021
This plant will live forever if you give it a little love! Mine is over 20 years old!
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Survivor
05/21/2021
It’s fun to see the leaves turn towards the direction of sunlight. It also seems like it gets bigger everyday!
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
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