Thaumatophyllum Xanadu
Kiersten Rankel
Kiersten lives in New Orleans, LA and graduated with her masters degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Tulane University in 2019.
She has conducted or assisted on research studies covering trees such as the bald cypress, swamp maple, and water tupelo, as well as important marsh grasses including Juncus, Spartina, and Phragmites.
Kiersten is a certified Louisiana Master Naturalist and regularly volunteers with local community gardens and nonprofits to help restore critical ecosystems along the Gulf Coast.
4.7 out of 5 (36 experiences)
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
About Thaumatophyllum Xanadu
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 Philodendron 'Xanadu', and has many, small leaves which distinguish it from its cousin, Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum.
Taxonomy
Thaumatophyllum xanadu
Thaumatophyllum
Araceae
Alismatales
Also known as
Philodendron Xanadu, Philodendron Xanadu and Cut Leaf Philodendron
How to care for Thaumatophyllum Xanadu
How often to water your Thaumatophyllum Xanadu
every 9
Thaumatophyllum Xanadu 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 Philodendron Xanadu in your home
a window
Thaumatophyllum Xanadu 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 Thaumatophyllum Xanadu in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Thaumatophyllum Xanadu
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 Thaumatophyllum Xanadu after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Lots of spots. Any thoughts? #CutLeafPhilodendron
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Drooping like no bodies business Got home to a mad droopy plant. It’s been drooping gradually since I got it about two weeks ago, but this is the most noticeable change I’ve seen up until now. It’s getting hit with light from an opaque window from the SE during the day from the front and a bit from the balcony window facing SW from the side… but it seems like the leaf getting the least amount of light has stayed the most turgid —- perhaps due to being hidden from the SW balcony window… but this is no more than amateur speculation. Any advice ?
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I've noticed spots on the tops and bottoms of the leaves. It looks almost like yellowish compared to the green color of the plant itself. it looks to me like it's sick. Do you have any tips about the best fertilizer for really, any and all houseplants?
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Lord Byron is actually so majestic
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Add plant to Greg - help? I have this beautiful philo spiritus sancti x tortum cross but I keep getting an error message when I try to add to the plantpedia. Figured I’d ask here before reaching out to support team. Thanks! #PlantAddict #HappyPlants #Philodendron
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My largest philodendron leaf is turning yellow It's the new growth i had when i got it and now the tallest but turning yellow. It's been growing towards my purple lights and gets west indirect sun through the window between 4-7pm. It does have new growth on the same stem
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Does anyone else’s philodendron seem to not drink as much water as the app is telling us to water it? Seems like the soil on mine is still damp every time it say to water it. #CutLeafPhilodendron
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What can I do with my plant I haven’t had him that long
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Hi Greg family! This plant has been making yellow leaves for the past several months, maybe longer. Does anyone know what causes this and how I can make my monstera happy again? Thank you!! #Monstera
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Can I put it in a low light place? #CutLeafPhilodendron
Care Summary for Thaumatophyllum Xanadu
Thaumatophyllum Xanadu
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 24
Survivor 18
Fast grower 18
Browns easily 5
Easy to propagate 2
Blooms easily 2
04/30/2021
When I first got the plant it was super root bound in the container I brought it home in. Then it got root rot. I trimmed the bad leaves and replaced all the soil with new soil which saved her and she has grown new leaves quickly.
Watch for mushy leaves and trim them quickly or they spread to the rest of the plant!
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