Split Leaf Philodenderon
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Monstera deliciosa or split leaf philo - what do I have here?
Comments (39)I bought a split leaf 2 years ago at a yard sale for $2. When I got it, there was only 2 small leaves. Since then, I would say it is about 3 1/2 - 4 ft tall and about 7-8 ft in diameter. There are so many leaves:) I love it, but I need to prune it back some because after I transplanted it into a new pot, the leaves are pointing in different directions and some of them are upside down now. I have tried to prop them up to face the right way, but I am afraid of breaking the thin stock. For some reason, their branches are thicker than the base. So, how would I go about pruning the leaves back? Do I just cut them where I would want it, or is there a certain spot on the branch, base, or what I call (conjunction-a cluster of branches from one place)? I won't do anything to it until I know it won't hurt it. This thing likes to grow fast!!! I can almost guarantee that I won't be able to find this place again on the web, so if you know the answer to my question, please email me at cpenena@hotmail.com. Very much appreciated....See Morefew splits in my split leaf philodendrum
Comments (4)Monsters need support to split. The weight of the large leaves that start happening when the plant is mature enough to split - and the stems, NEED something to climb, or a structure to be tied to. Otherwise they just tip over, and produce smaller and smaller leaves (somewhat like a pothos or heartleaf philodendron) they want to climb. My 2.5 yo from seed plant has DOUBLE split leaves (two splits in one section between leaf veins - we just got the first one) but each stem needs to be supported because of how heavy the stems and leaves get. The stems at this point are as thick as the lower portion of my thumb....See MoreI need help with my split leaf philodendron
Comments (1)It is reaching towards the light. It grows out long and skinny till it falls over. If you want it to grow full you need to get a grow light over the top of it....See MoreSplit leaf monstera pot and soil?
Comments (3)Hi Jayce. Careful with the orchid bark. :) The common recommendation at generalist plant websites is that these need well-draining porous soil (they say that about most plants). Monstera actually don't really need that, at least not anymore than any other common houseplant does. What they need more is lots of water and nutrients, and honestly just barely decent drainage. They want their soil to be "rich", like they get in nature. So a lean bark-based mix that needs watering multiple times per week (opposite of rich soil) will really limit your leaf size, even if you are fertilizing regularly. The professionals who grow these by the thousand use peat-based mixes with a little perlite....See Moredellis326 (Danny)
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