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Split-Leaf Philodendron, Lacy Tree Philodendron

Philodendron selloum
Interior Floor Specimens

(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
Philodendron selloum

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Philodendron selloum Plant Information

Classification  
   
Scientific Name: Philodendron selloum
Common Name: lacy tree philodendron

split-leaf philodendron
Family: Araceae
Suggested Uses: interior large foliage floor plant, perennial

size of plant determines usage
   
Characteristics  
   
Plant Form: upright
Height: 3 - 4 feet
Spread: 2 - 3 feet
Foliage: very large leaves with a lobed margin and long petioles

medium green color and waxy coating

aerial roots
Flower: red flowers are not the primary ornamental value
Bloom Period: rarely flowers in the home
   
Environment  
   
Light Requirement: low exposure
Water: medium water requirement

allow plants to dry between waterings
Soil: prefers a moist, fertile soil
Heat Tolerance: medium heat tolerance

low cold tolerance
USDA Zone: zones 9 - 11
Native Range: Brazil
   
Care  
   
Maintenance: poisonous if consumed

moderate growth rate
Pests & Pathology: susceptible to mealybugs, scale insects, spider mites, and root rot

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