Philodendron selloum - Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum makes a handsome foundation or specimen planting and can also be used in large containers.
Philodendron selloum also called as Philodendron bipinnatifidum, Lacy tree philodendron, Selloum, Horsehead philodendron and its scientific name Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum, is a species of the genus Thaumatophyllum. This species was described by Sakur., Calazans & Mayo in 2018. When given enough room to spread, this plant makes a handsome foundation or specimen planting and can also be used in large containers where it looks especially attractive at poolside.
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Philodendron selloum is native to South America, namely to Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, and Paraguay. But it is also cultivated as a landscape plant in many tropical, subtropical and warm temperate countries including the Philippines, throughout Australia, the gulf coast and east coast of the United States, including Florida and California, and in South Africa and northern New Zealand.
Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum is an evergreen shrub which grow up to 1.5 meters long that has thick and woody trunk with characteristic “eye-drop” leaf scars with simple, large, deeply lobed, and usually drooping leaves that are attached to long, smooth petioles. The leaves are a deep green color, and there is no apparent color change that correlates with the fall season.
Philodendron bipinnatifidum blooms periodically throughout the year. The flowers are produced in an elongated central cone called a spadix which is surrounded and protected by a spathe, a modified leaf that most would regard as a single, very large petal. They are usually white or inflorescent.
PHILODENDRON SELLOUM - THAUMATOPHYLLUM BIPINNATIFIDUM CARE AND CULTURE
Cultural information should only be used as a guide, and should be to be adapted to suit you. Your physical location; where you grow your plants, how much time you have to devote to their care, and many other factors, will need to be taken into account. Only then can you decide on the cultural methods that best suit you and your plants.
Light:
Philodendron selloum grows best in bright and indirect sunlight. Exposure to the sunlight can causes a yellowish color in the leaves or a sunburn spot. Artificial light gives best results if natural light is not present.
Rotate your plant periodically to ensure even growth on all sides and dust the leaves often so the plant can photosynthesize efficiently. When dusting the leaves, also take the opportunity to inspect the undersides and keep an eye out for pests.
Temperature:
Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum grows well in normal to warm indoor temperatures 24-27ºC (75-80ºF). They cannot tolerate temperatures which drop below about 13ºC (55ºF). If grown in cooler climates with at least some freezing winter weather, its entire aboveground structures will die back completely at a hard frost and then sprout back from the roots the following spring.
Substrate and growing media:
Philodendron selloum grows best in loose, well-drained soil which is rich high in organic matter. It also be grow in 100% sphagnum peat moss and mixtures such as peat-vermiculite or peat-perlite.
The plants benefit from repotting to a larger container when they become root bound and outgrow the original pot. A combination of half soil-based potting mixture and half leaf mould or coarse peat moss is used.
Move the plant into container one size larger only when their roots have completely filed the current one. This is done at any time of year except during the short rest period. After the long rest period the convenient pot size has been reach (probably about 25-30cm (10-12 inch)), an annual spring top-dressing with fresh potting mixture will help to keep the plat healthy. A container with drainage holes to prevent root rot is used. A cachepot is used if a decorative container is without drainage. It is necessary to cover the bottom of a cachepot with pebbles so as to keep the plant above the drainage water.
Watering:
The vital factors in keeping Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum growing evenly with large, uniform leaves is plentiful of water. Keep the potting mix consistently moist, but not wet. Make sure all excess water drains, since sitting in water or overwatering can cause root injury, which will cause leaves to turn yellow and drop. You shouldn’t have to water your plant more than once a week. A high-humidity environment should be maintained with a pebble tray or by grouping plants will encourage larger leaves.
Fertilizer:
Lacy tree philodendron are considered heavy feeders. Regular feeding program with a nitrogen fertilizer will increase leaf size and produces a larger, healthier plant. Throughout the months while the plant is actively growing apply standard liquid fertiliser once every two weeks. It's a nice strategy to fertilize more frequently at half strength than to apply one strong dose. Plants which mainly grows in low-light conditions require less fertilization than actively-growing plants. Moist soil requires fertilizers to avoid injury to plant roots.
Pruning:
Use a sharp pruners or scissors to control the size and shape of the plant. You can remove entire leaves by cutting them off at the base of the leaf stem. You can also remove the lower leaves if you want to reveal the plant's stem. Always wear gloves when pruning and wash your hands and tools when finished. You don't want to get the sap in your eyes or mouth.
Propagation:
Cutting and layering are popular methods of Philodendron selloum propagation. Try propagating them during the growing season. A small brown nubs are formed where the leaves meet the stem. These nubs, when in contact with soil or water, will grow roots. There are many ways to propagate this plant, the easiest being to cut a branch just below a root-nub and place it in water with a few pieces of horticultural charcoal to reduce the likelihood of rot. As soon the growth of new leaf takes place it is potted in the rich soil. Similarly it can also be propagated within its own pot by pinning vines at the root-nub to the soil with hairpins or bent wire. The root nub in contact with the soil will sprout new roots in a very short time. When the different parts of Philodendron species are rooted, the plant will greatly profited from misting several times a day.
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