Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum or Philodendron selloum, commonly called tree philodendron or split leaf philodendron, is a species of tropical self supporting or climbing plant in the Aracae family. T. bipinnatifidum is grown in cultivation for its attractive foliage and interesting characteristics. Given something to climb, the species will exhibit epiphytic characteristics, but the plant can develop a sturdy self supporting trunk when there are no structures to climb. Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum grows best in full sun, but can tolerate high levels of shade. T. bipinnatifidum prefers moist rich soils. In cooler climates, the plant will die back to the roots at the first frost, subsequently emerging as the weather warms up. In tropical climates, the plant doesn't die back, allowing it to reach heights of 15 feet (5 meters) tall. The leaves can grow to be up to 4 feet (1.3 meters) long. USDA hardiness zones 9-11.
Sow Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum seeds ¼ inch to ⅓ inch (0.5 cm to 1 cm) deep in a well draining potting medium. Keep the soil moist, but not soaking wet and keep warm and humid, between 70F and 80F for best results. Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum seeds typically take 2 to 5 weeks to germinate. Even with optimal conditions, seeds may be slow and sporadic to germinate.
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