The Tree Philodendron - Philodendron selloum

If you are looking for an indoor plant with amazing foliage, or an outdoor plant that gives you a tropical look then Philodendron selloum could be one to consider.

Philodendron selloum

Although often sold as an Indoor plant Philodendron selloum syn. P. bipinnatifidum has now been renamed named Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum.

It is a tropical plant from South America, however it can be grown outdoors in temperaate climates.  

Sometimes mistaken for Monstera delicosa, it can easily be distinguished by the foliage.

Philodendron selloum has lobed leaves Monstera delicosa has windows or 'fenestration'.

Indoors this can be a real feature plant, over time it can grow to take over a wall of a reasonably large room, of course you can prune it to keep it at a reasonable size, in fact you will need to.

So if you are looking for an interesting,   and easy care plant to add to your indoor jungle, this is one to consider.

For more information see - https://www.nurseriesonline.com/indoor-plants/philodendron-selloum/

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Look for named varieties such as Monaro Purple and Spanish roja (our favourite). 

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The different varieties are suited to different uses in the kitchen... it is all a matter of taste.

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