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Split Leaf Philodendron question

Margaret Schlofner

8 years ago

Hi everyone! New to the forum. Relatively new to houseplants, and trying to become more knowledgeable. Here’s my question: I want a split leaf philodendron (monstera deliciosa if I’m not mistaken) but when I look it up online I often see 2 different types of leaves (pics attached). I want the less shredded-looking leaf. Are these actually two different varieties of philodendrons? Is the more shredded version a more mature version of the same variety? And finally, how does rhaphidophora tetrasperma fit into all of this - it’s a very similar looking plant, so what about it makes it a different species?

Thanks!!

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Dave in NoVA • N. Virginia • zone 7A
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
The top photo is Monstera deliciosa. If that's what you want.

The lower one is Philodendron bipinnatifidum (selloum).

Rhaphidophora tetrasperma appears to be another closely-related aroid that looks a bit like to Monstera and mature Epipremnum (Pathos).
Tiffany, purpleinopp Z8b Opp, AL
8 years ago
*Pothos (unless it's really unhappy) :)
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Dave in NoVA • N. Virginia • zone 7A
8 years ago
yes, Pothos. :-)
tropicbreezent
8 years ago
I agree, what you're wanting is a Monstera deliciosa, they're not a Philodendron. It's a bit like calling a goat a cow, similar product but they're not the same. Monstera and Philodendron come from the New World tropics, Rhaphidophora and Epipremnum come from the Old World tropics. To add to the confusion, Rhaphidophora tetrasperma is sometimes sold as "Little Monster", or even just as "Philodendron species".
Margaret Schlofner
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you everyone!!

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