Philodendron bipinnatifidum

Philodendron - Lacy Tree

                                        ID#824

 

I had this plant indoors as houseplant for many years. When I laced it outdoors during summer, it will grow so large that was difficult to find a spot indoors for winter. I have two plants  of equal size. One been the off spring of the original.


They both now reside in the greenhouse year round. They love the high humidity and have develop thick aerial roots. Hope they turn into tall trees.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: 4 ft x 5 ft PLANT TYPE: semi epiphytic/ tree GROWTH RATE: fast TEXTURE: bold LIGHT: part shade WATER: moderate/ high humidity SOIL: well drain rich soil. Develops aerial roots if high humidity is provided.
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: Mid spring bloomer. Usually one at center of plant. Flower is close during early morning and opens again during afternoon. To be fertilize it needs a specific beetle. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: a thick trunk forms as the leaves dry out and new emerge, palm like tree. Huge leaves with a wide spand.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Two plants kept now in the greenhouse year round. Bloom appear May 22, 2013.
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May  2013

May 3,  2013

Additional Information:  I do not re-call where the plant came from. Very popular as houselant.

May  2013

Top: flower open

bottom: flower close


Flower only opens few hours per day.