Plant Profile: Philodendron Selloum

Scientific Name: Philodendron bipinnatifidum (also known as Philodendron Selloum)
Common Names: Tree Philodendron, Lacy Tree Philodendron
Native to: South America (Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, Paraguay)

The Philodendron Selloum is a dramatic, leafy statement plant known for its deeply lobed, glossy green leaves that fan out in all directions. With its lush, tropical appearance and impressive size, it makes a striking feature in any home or office. Hardy and adaptable, it thrives indoors with the right light and care, bringing a touch of the rainforest to your space.

🌱 Care Instructions

• Watering: Moderate – Water when the top 3–5 cm of soil is dry. Keep the soil slightly moist but never soggy. Reduce watering in winter when growth slows.

• Sunlight: Moderate – Prefers bright, indirect light. Can tolerate some light shade but avoid harsh direct sun, which may scorch the leaves.

• Growth: Quick – Fast-growing in the right conditions, often reaching 1.5–2 metres tall and wide indoors. Repot every 1–2 years as it expands.

Extra Tips

• Provide a large pot to support its spreading growth habit.

• Wipe the large leaves regularly to remove dust and maintain their glossy look.

• Fertilise every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser.

• Prefers warm, humid environments — ideal for living rooms and bright bathrooms.

• Toxic if ingested, so keep away from pets and children.