Philodendron Species, Lacy Tree Philodendron, Cut-Leaf Philodendron, Selloum (Philodendron bipinnatifidum)
Philodendron bipinnatifidum
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15+ years old, filled two other yards with babies
by lenawest Mar 17, 2008 12:52 AM
A closeup of a philodendron bipinnatifidum flower
by nomosno May 27, 2008 3:24 AM
July 2015--Belle Isle Greenhouse, Detroit, MI
by DaylilySLP Dec 20, 2015 1:37 PM
July 2015--Belle Isle Greenhouse, Detroit, MI
by DaylilySLP Dec 20, 2015 1:37 PM
This plant was photographed 7/13/03. It will double in size by the end of Summer.
by patp Jul 13, 2003 2:43 PM
Here\\\'s a \\\'frizzle\\\' leaf variety, in Fullerton Arboretum, California
by palmbob Aug 21, 2003 12:11 PM
Orlando Florida showing well the roots coming from the trunk most of the way to the top
by palmbob Feb 2, 2004 9:23 AM
Growing in partial shade on the Northeast side of the house.
by trois Sep 5, 2004 11:52 AM
Lots of shade and lots of water!
by Jode Jul 4, 2007 3:17 AM
July 2015--Belle Isle Greenhouse, Detroit, MI
by DaylilySLP Dec 20, 2015 1:37 PM
July 2015--Belle Isle Greenhouse, Detroit, MI
by DaylilySLP Dec 20, 2015 1:37 PM
Philodendron bipinnatifidum / split leaf philodendron.
by FloridaGardener Jun 7, 2002 12:21 PM
A large newly rooted plant. In the background notice the trash can. It holds two new cuttings that I am rooting.
by FloridaGardener Jun 7, 2002 12:27 PM
Large plant next to deck
by Bug_Girl Nov 9, 2002 11:27 PM
Mine flowered this year
by Bug_Girl Nov 9, 2002 11:29 PM
by Dinu Mar 7, 2003 6:46 AM
by Ulrich May 18, 2003 5:48 PM
by tsberg Aug 8, 2003 8:10 AM
a young leaf
by miss_kitty Apr 30, 2004 12:26 PM
I have several of these plants. They are all blooming this year, some with multiple flowers.
by IslandJim May 3, 2004 8:07 AM
My bug killer has been around for a week now
by philo_phriend May 28, 2004 8:00 AM
Grows fast in summer and dies back some what in winter. Can get overwhelming.
by WillowWasp Jun 2, 2004 8:25 AM
This paint is my friend ;-) I almost killed it twice because I am such the rookie
by triplej Jun 13, 2004 9:04 AM
This is a grouping of 4 plants growing under 2 crape myrtle trees.
by Khyssa Nov 10, 2004 12:13 PM
Young Selloum AKA Tree Philodendron on SW corner of house, zone 10, se FL.
by NativePlantFan9 Dec 8, 2004 11:12 AM
PHILODENDRON SELLOUM
by giancarlo Feb 5, 2005 2:16 PM
by ocimum_nate Feb 5, 2005 8:44 AM
This was 1 plant. Now it's wrapped up in it's own roots with lots of babies.
by Khyssa Feb 10, 2005 10:06 AM
by rh3708 Apr 26, 2005 9:43 PM
by artcons May 18, 2005 10:27 PM
Taken 6/24/05 8' Tall 3' leaves
by wog5690 Jun 25, 2005 11:08 PM
This variety of P. bipinnatifidum is more compact and has smaller leaves. Also more densely branched.
by NativePlantFan9 Aug 5, 2005 7:29 PM
Cluster of buds
by Kell Sep 1, 2005 11:17 PM
Ripe seed pod.
by Kell Sep 4, 2005 11:36 PM
Seeds
by Kell Sep 4, 2005 11:36 PM
Philodendron bipinnatifidum goin' in! The Planter is 2' x 2' at the base.
by henryr10 Jan 2, 2006 9:48 PM
bipinnatifidum
by giancarlo Apr 30, 2006 10:46 PM
by Pashta Jun 23, 2006 10:29 PM
Showing how its aerial roots help support the plant (wrapped around the trunk of a nearby palm tree), San Diego, California
by palmbob Nov 5, 2006 8:47 PM
5-6' Philodendron
by jeri11 Nov 30, 2006 11:14 PM
This plant is over 9' tall
by jeri11 Nov 30, 2006 11:16 PM
was thinking zone 10a was pessimistic, until 27F did this to my plant Jan 07 southern California freeze... bummer
by palmbob Jan 19, 2007 6:49 PM
philodendron roots growing into the place where the water comes from the gutter taken @ night with cellphone
by 1cros3nails4gvn Feb 2, 2007 7:16 PM
More fried plants in Los Angeles county... these plants are quite old and, as far as I know, this is the first 'frying event' I think they' ve been through (got around 26F for a few hours)
by palmbob Feb 5, 2007 6:34 PM
more established freeze-damaged plants in Los Angeles
by palmbob Feb 5, 2007 6:40 PM
by 1cros3nails4gvn Feb 15, 2007 11:30 PM
bluffton, sc
by 1cros3nails4gvn Feb 15, 2007 11:32 PM
by cactus_lover Feb 24, 2007 11:08 PM
by plantladylin Mar 27, 2007 3:02 AM
by plantladylin Mar 28, 2007 2:11 AM
plant in a little plater thing on Hilton Head Island, SC
by 1cros3nails4gvn Apr 9, 2007 12:12 PM
detail of the roots and the stem
by 1cros3nails4gvn Apr 12, 2007 2:37 AM
Growing very well in a east facing window in Brooklyn
by fakecanadia Apr 16, 2007 2:18 AM
another shot of my Brooklyn Philo
by fakecanadia Apr 16, 2007 2:19 AM
This is a closeup of sap from this Philodendron coming out of the trunk. The leaves are cut off because this has recently been transplanted.
by AmandaTaylor7 Jul 17, 2007 10:02 PM
Our Philodendron after being transplanted from my FIL's yard. It's gone through the T-shock and lost most all of it's leaves. No new ones yet, hopefully soon!
by AmandaTaylor7 Jul 19, 2007 5:24 PM
New leaf emerges, day 2.
by AmandaTaylor7 Jul 27, 2007 4:20 AM
New leaf emerges, day 3. (This plant was transplanted during the heat of the summer)
by AmandaTaylor7 Jul 27, 2007 4:21 AM
Two new leaves are now out on the newly transplanted Philodendron. This was transplanted as a mature plant 1 month ago
by AmandaTaylor7 Aug 7, 2007 3:49 PM
by plantladylin Jan 30, 2008 4:35 AM
by whozzat08 May 8, 2008 3:32 PM
one of 2 new blooms
by whozzat08 May 8, 2008 3:32 PM
Fruit/Flower May 2008
by plantladylin May 24, 2008 4:40 PM
A blossom (bloom? flower?) on a tree philodendron growing in San Diego
by nomosno May 24, 2008 8:04 PM
by sunkissed Jun 12, 2008 2:43 AM
Planted in a large pot a couple of years ago, it's taken on a sudden growth spurt. Time to get it into the ground!
by Calif_Sue Jun 24, 2008 2:42 AM
by Camillia84 Oct 3, 2008 6:37 PM
this grouping is at least 10 yrs old. started w/ three 4" potted plants...
by vossner Dec 17, 2008 5:01 AM
by palmbob Apr 1, 2009 9:45 PM
Split Leaf Philodendron/Selloum - I neve knew this bloomed!
by nico2710 Apr 28, 2009 4:49 PM
Sap oozing from recently trimmed plant. looks like blood. Sap can be a skin irritant, so wear protection when trimming.
by vossner Oct 20, 2009 2:03 AM
by plantladylin Jan 10, 2010 9:21 PM
by cactus_lover Feb 8, 2010 8:39 PM
October 9, 2010
by plantladylin Oct 10, 2010 12:40 PM
January 9, 2010 - coldest winter in Florida history. Ice covered these plants and eventually they were a soggy brown mess.
by plantladylin Oct 10, 2010 12:40 PM
Castro Valley Ca. Tallest in the world!
by BayAreaTropics Nov 29, 2010 9:45 PM
Photo of a clump of two Tree Philodendrons that age over seventeen years old in zone 9B Central FL, photo taken in October 2009
by sunkissed Jan 26, 2011 10:47 AM
flowers smell so good in late evening, photo taken May 2008 zone 9b
by sunkissed Jan 26, 2011 10:53 AM
by plantladylin Apr 7, 2011 5:40 PM
by plantladylin Apr 22, 2011 12:48 PM
by plantladylin Apr 22, 2011 5:38 PM
by plantladylin Apr 23, 2011 2:35 PM
by Lunnara Jul 10, 2011 11:18 AM
The Huntington Botanical Gardens
by growin Aug 22, 2011 9:53 AM
by KAMasud Nov 15, 2012 5:28 AM
Probably planted in the 1960's.
by BayAreaTropics Mar 29, 2015 11:47 AM
These are over 20 years old now, we keep them trimmed so the don't interrupt walkway. Zone 9b FL
by sunkissed May 4, 2015 6:49 PM
After freeze into upper teens with a couple other nights well into the 20's (deg F).
by opal92nwf May 15, 2015 8:57 AM
Walt Disney World, FL
by opal92nwf May 15, 2015 9:47 AM
Beautiful, mature Philodendron Selloum
by operator Feb 8, 2016 6:55 PM
Older plant pruned for spring.
by BayAreaTropics May 14, 2019 5:49 PM
Waihi Beach Road Garden Centre, NZ
by RosinaBloom Oct 12, 2019 12:48 AM
by RosinaBloom Oct 12, 2019 12:49 AM