Tree Philodendron Care Guide
Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum
Also known as: Philodendron Selloum, Philodendron Hope, Lacy Tree Philodendron
Watering
Summer
Every 8 days
Winter
Every 14 days
Water when the top cm feels dry. These plants like consistency but not soggy roots.
Light
Bright indirect
Near a window but no direct rays hitting the leaves
Humidity
40-60%
Average home humidity is fine.
Pet & Child Safety
Toxic - keep away from pets and children
Harmful to: cats, dogs
Pot & Soil
Needs a big pot - aggressive roots. Use well-draining aroid mix.
Pot-size watering
The 8-14 day range is a starting point. A 5cm pot usually dries faster than a 22cm pot; use the dry-down check as the final signal, not the calendar alone.
Roomier root run
This plant needs more root space than snug-pot plants. Do not jump to an oversized pot, but check for circling roots sooner if growth is fast or water runs straight through.
Soil refresh
Top up or loosen the surface yearly, and plan a fuller soil refresh when the mix compacts, smells sour, drains poorly, or the plant needs repotting.
Good to Know
Gets very large. Self-heading - no support needed.
Frequently asked
How often should I water Tree Philodendron?▾
Every 8 days in summer and every 14 days in winter is the reference range. The 8-14 day range is a starting point. A 5cm pot usually dries faster than a 22cm pot; use the dry-down check as the final signal, not the calendar alone. Water when the top cm feels dry. These plants like consistency but not soggy roots.
What light does Tree Philodendron need?▾
Bright indirect. Near a window but no direct rays hitting the leaves.
Is Tree Philodendron safe for pets and children?▾
Toxic. Keep away from cats, dogs.
What humidity does Tree Philodendron prefer?▾
40-60%. Average home humidity is fine.
What soil and pot does Tree Philodendron need?▾
Needs a big pot - aggressive roots. Use well-draining aroid mix. This plant needs more root space than snug-pot plants. Do not jump to an oversized pot, but check for circling roots sooner if growth is fast or water runs straight through. Top up or loosen the surface yearly, and plan a fuller soil refresh when the mix compacts, smells sour, drains poorly, or the plant needs repotting.
Is Tree Philodendron beginner-friendly?▾
Yes - Tree Philodendron is a houseplant well-suited to beginners.
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