hm. very interesting thanks.

I don't think it's philodendron.

I have this plant and it is a type of philo although I don't know the species name.

Not sure, maybe P. imbe

It's a Philodendron but it's not "Split-leaf Philodendron", which is a common name applied to a Philodendron relative, Monstera deliciosa.

Philodendron imbe is one likely candidate but there are so many species and hybrids (include hybrids with P. imbe) that look so much alike.

Joe

Thanks for your answers. I'll google P.Imbe & see what I get.

I found the website for the International Aroid Society

http://www.aroid.org/

They have an identification page where you're invited to send in pics & ask questions - see link below.

So far, the closest pic I have found was labeled "Philodendron rugosum - Native to Ecuador. It is a climber with huge and very thick leaves."

http://www.wschowa.com/abrimaal/araceum/philodendron/rugosum.htm

Here is a link that might be useful: Aroid Identification Center

Surprise! My Phils are blooming! These just appeared a few days ago.

http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq123/randyscott77092/garden/philbloom01.jpg

I just noticed that the lavenders are blooming too.
http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq123/randyscott77092/garden/lavenderblossoms01.jpg

I've been harvesting fennel seeds all winter and they're not done yet.
http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq123/randyscott77092/garden/fennelflowers01.jpg

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