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dirtymartini_gw

can we do a split leaf philadendron throwdown??

16 years ago

I had so much fun on the Staghorn Throwdown thread...can we do another?

I was at my friend's parents' home in Miami (about 30 min south of me, down the street from where I was born and raised) and I saw this huge THING! It has been in their yard since they purchased the house, just over 42 years ago!

That is my 11 year old daughter standing in front of it. The thing is HUGE! This is one of those plant types I never gave a second look to, because they are everywhere down here. All of a sudden, I have really been taking notice of them, and want to plant a few in my yard.

Anyone have a split leaf phil bigger than this guy?

BTW, I am going to be VERY embarrassed if someone informs me this is NOT a split leaf phil. It is, right? Right??

Here is a link that might be useful: {{gwi:915726}}

Comments (19)

  • 16 years ago

    This plant is genus Philodendron .
    It is Philodendron selloum but the common name is Lacy- tree philodendron.
    They grow 'em big in South Florida!

  • 16 years ago

    That looks like either Phil. giganteum or evansii.
    Probably P. evansii because more people were growing and selling it. True P. giganteum is rare.

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  • 16 years ago

    thanks guys! So...it is not a "split leaf"? Or are you saying that it just has several names?

    Is in not a "Monstera Deliciosa?""

    I am new to gardening and new to even paying attention to plants at all. I am kind of confused by the multiple names.

    Wold love to see some more pics of big guys like this!

  • 16 years ago

    Ok, I have done some googling just now. I guess it is indeed philodendron evansii...and I see that it is indeed different that split leaf phil.

    I love this forum, I am learning so much!

    Sooo...let's make this a philadendron throwdown thread! ANY phils that are big...post pics!

  • 16 years ago

    P. Evansii is a hybrid of P. selloum and P. speciosum. I wonder if it inherited the cold hardiness of it's parent P. selloum?
    john

  • 16 years ago

    sorry, can't compete in this one! still seeking help from my comments on "snake in the house." all ours froze bad, but back up to normal in this zone. maybe a good shot of wine will help 'em.

  • 16 years ago

    This is Monstera deliciosa aka "Swiss Cheese Plant":

  • 16 years ago

    Holy Crap! That is a big 'un! So pretty! Where is this at? Kind of looks like Disney property, for some strange reason. Thanks for the pic, that is a bad ass Phil!

    Do you know how old this is. Also...fawn...is that you? Cute pic!

    walli-I am gonna check out your snake thread...sounds very entertaining!

    john-geez, lots of hybrids in my life! LOL. Good info, tho, thank you!

  • 16 years ago

    WOW!!! such a great pic this is... thank you so much for sharing it...

    Izhar

  • 16 years ago

    dm - the photo was taken in Jamaica at Couples San Souci. No, it's not me, it's my wife. And it's not a Philodendron.

  • 16 years ago

    Geez, I was just wrong, wrong wrong! LOL.

    Not a Phil? What the heck is it? I am getting so confused! I see it grows more "up" than "out."

    So funny, I just assumed that the person in the picture was named "Fawn."

  • 16 years ago

    this isn't what i look like.."sadi"...much better looking and has kept her hair.....:) love the throwdowns....keeps me smilin' after a day at work.

  • 16 years ago

    awww! What a gorgeous face! Ok, I gotta join the puppy throwdown. here is my beloved Chloe...

    Here is a link that might be useful: {{gwi:915730}}

  • 16 years ago

    and since we are also discussing our screen names...here is how I got mine...

    Here is a link that might be useful: {{gwi:915732}}

  • 16 years ago

    the walli" of the sadi and walli....love my dogs!....and gator!

  • 16 years ago

    LOL, That's a funny picture!

    Have a great day! :)

  • 16 years ago

    I have to bump this upwards for it's silliness.

  • 16 years ago

    LOL, thanks for the bump!

  • 16 years ago

    I would have to say that fawnridge has it. What a huge monstera!

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