Rumplestitzkin
After two years in and out of my care, my "rescue" plant did something I didn't know plants did and helped me verify my suspicions of it's identity.Later in the Philodendron's life, it starts producing adult leaves, a process called morphogenesis. Most Philodendrons go through morphogenesis gradually; there is no immediate distinct difference between juvenile and adult leaves. - Wikipedia: Philodendron.
I thought it might be, when I researched back in 2007, but the poor thing was a pathetic specimen and looked nothing like online images. In this gallery, and below, you can see the story of this plant while it was in my care.
Originally obtained in fall of 2006, I could barely keep it alive through the winter. I didn't dare clip until spring. I actually had it up to three pots of year old lively specimens when left in another's care for about nine months. Two of the three deadish remains were again cut and water rooted, while the healthiest remains were resurrected and later replanted with water-cuttings. This plant did quite well during those months, and then thrived when I moved into my current home last fall. I had to re-pot it in mid-January and it appears I need to do so again, SOON!
Adult leave unfurling
49) Philodendron selloum (Split Leaf Philodendron, Cut-leaf philodendron) My unknown Ariod is unknown no more! This leaf, another huge foot-long, led to identification. In the southeast corner. Tempe, AZ 09APR09
Full-size Cut-leaf Philo
49) Full view of newly identified Philodendron selloum (Split Leaf Philodendron, Cut-leaf philodendron). Was 2007s "Unknown Aroid". In the southeast corner, livingroom. Tempe, AZ 09APR09
I thought it might be, when I researched back in 2007, but the poor thing was a pathetic specimen and looked nothing like online images. In this gallery, and below, you can see the story of this plant while it was in my care.
Originally obtained in fall of 2006, I could barely keep it alive through the winter. I didn't dare clip until spring. I actually had it up to three pots of year old lively specimens when left in another's care for about nine months. Two of the three deadish remains were again cut and water rooted, while the healthiest remains were resurrected and later replanted with water-cuttings. This plant did quite well during those months, and then thrived when I moved into my current home last fall. I had to re-pot it in mid-January and it appears I need to do so again, SOON!
Adult leave unfurling
49) Philodendron selloum (Split Leaf Philodendron, Cut-leaf philodendron) My unknown Ariod is unknown no more! This leaf, another huge foot-long, led to identification. In the southeast corner. Tempe, AZ 09APR09
Full-size Cut-leaf Philo
49) Full view of newly identified Philodendron selloum (Split Leaf Philodendron, Cut-leaf philodendron). Was 2007s "Unknown Aroid". In the southeast corner, livingroom. Tempe, AZ 09APR09