I have a plant like this - it is 40 years old . My mom had it for a couple of years and gave it to me when my son was 2 - he will be 40 this year. We have been dragging inside in the winter and outside in the summer for years. I think it may be at end of life - the leaves are brown but I am going to trim it up really well and repot in several pots.
I also have this plant, it's 35 years old, lived with me from my student years to now. I am living in a smaller house now, but he is getting bigger all the time. Have to split it, it hurts, but I want to keep our friendship alive in this way :-D
@@aspirativemusicproduction2135 I am inclined to say yes they can survive in the sun because they do very well in Florida and they grow very large planted in the ground!! Mine is in a pot and since I live in Georgia, I have to take mine in and out to shelter it from our crazy winters.
@@jettmorris6985 it is so big, I can no longer move it on my own. Hoping for help to get it into the garage this year. About 10 years ago, we unwound the air roots and they were over 20 feet long. This is the hardiest plant I have ever seen!! Next summer, I will get the courage to re-root it. Something about cutting it scares me because it is so pretty and continues to unfurl beautiful leaves!!
My mouth flew open when you chopped into that plant.. Very informative . I have a plant that was given to me 20 yrs ago, which was given to my mother almost 20 yrs before that I struggle with it sometimes thinking it's dying. So I'm always looking to learn more about it.
Glad I found your very interesting video! I won't be afraid to do some chopping of my huge Philodendron Selloum! I just brought it in from being out for the summer and oh my!
What a terrific video he gets right to what you're wanting to see and he's so smart I'm hooked this is my new plant guy everything he said made perfect sense and he said it fast and got me through it and I loved him thank you
I went through the neighborhood and picked these up in everyone's front yard. They were cutting them away after Hurricane Ian... I scored big time! I also grabbed up broken Plumeria. I can't wait for my new plants destined for the dump... Renew in my yard instead!
Lol I like how you kept reassuring us how you've done it for years !🤣 bc my jaw dropped but I needed to know this as I plan on taking some into the house.
Thank you so much!!! This is exactly what I was looking for! I have some of these, thriving, in the ground in South MIssissippi, and I want to separate and spread it. This has given me the confidence to do it. Thank you 🙏
Finally, exactly what I was looking for. I was wondering about the huge root ball, and if I could get rid of some of the roots and aerial roots. Never thought about cutting it off; maybe next year.
New subscriber! Love your video, plan to separate mine today. Plant belonged to my mother and its over 30 years old and i sruggle during winter keeping it alive indoors. Now i can share with my sisers. Thank you for such wonderful video
I wish I saw this video a few years ago! I have the same plant that just keeps getting larger and larger every year, to the point I can't manage it anymore - it's now larger than me. It's almost too big for me to even attempt pruning by myself. I was thinking of selling it since it's too large for my living situation, but now I'm going to try pruning and splitting to at least keep a smaller version and maybe sell/give away what's left!
Your sound quality is amazing considering how obviously windy it is. I have a 10 year old plant that is just one big trunk, can you advise me on how to make it smaller like those?
Me too! I’ve been desperately waiting for spring to come so it doesn’t freaking die. I’m also going to try to make more than one but if it was only one good plant I’d be happy with that alone. It got way too close to death from a frost and I thought I was going to lose it completely but it hung out and it’s pushed out a handful of new leaves but they’re struggling because I also think it’s freaking infested with fungus gnats or god knows what else. Hopefully not; but I will say, I did not expect this to be the advice because this is basically what happened after the frost and I was losing my mind every time one of those huge stalks just popped off 😂 but it’s march and we’ve made it thru the worst of winter I think?? Haha but I’m super excited to get this root bound to filth goddess plant out and into a new home 😂
Any recommendations on how to deal with one which was let go rampant and has thick trunk like roots? Any help would be appreciated. I only ask for help cause the said plant is at 6 different growths like ones in your pot but larger. lol like jungle large. They are heading towards neighbors fence and house foundation has me tad worried. Oh and isn't potted just in yard lol ty
Please help. I have one of these plants. I need to repot it. Is it OK to cut off all of the root runners that's trying to grow out of the pot. I've had it for so many years that cutting off the old bottom leaves makes it look like it is on a stalk. It's has finally had a baby that is growing in the pot. Thank you for showing me how to split the plant. What do I do about the original plant that looks like it is on a stalk. I Love this plant. I was afraid to cut on it for fear that I would kill it. Help 😢
I’ve acquired a massive split leaf philodendron that appears to have never been maintained. It’s more of a tree. I’m planning a slaughter this spring. The top of the soil is a tangle of roots. It might get ugly. I wonder if he’s going to need to have this 3 foot trunk severed. Still researching. He only has a handful of big leaves. Wish me luck…… ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
How do u divide one that has grown in the grown that is a huge tree? Can u grow from the leaves? There are hundreds of plants crammed in that can’t be dug out! I could only cut off a stalk with a few long sent out roots, and small roots. I had to pull it out, and almost broke my back! What should I do with it?
My split lay philadendrans are in very large Permanent built in outdoor planter boxes. They are getting so big. I need to cut them but I prefer to split them. They have multiple trunks on them can I split the trunks. They are a little too big to dig up the whole plant. What do you suggest? Can I split them at the trunks in between? I live at the beach and they are outside all the time and they are extremely healthy🎉
Hi man, my philodendron stems are all browing & I accidentally pull the last 2 standing stems, and now it's just the main bottom trunk/root whatever u call it. Can I still save it? I just trimmed the excessive roots as well. But now just showing the main trunk without any stems. I saw in another video to cut open the trunk facing upwards but does it work?.
That looks so much better than my mom’s plant had 6000 aerial roots which when she gave it to me, it only had two leaves, so I chose to re-bury all the aerial roots because I thought they were the kind that go in the soil not climbing in attaching to trees I split it in half and put it into pops one for me and one for my sister, so we would each have a part of moms plant The big thing she had was a bow window in the living room and she would set the plants that like a lot of sunlight they didn’t get 100% sunlight because it was a crabapple tree in front of the window. For years, it was beautiful, but she never ever reported it and never ever change the soil.
Need help. I have a 37 year old philodendron that has large arms growing 3 feet outside the pot. It is in a massive pot that weights over 100lbs. We move it in and out of the house yearly to shaded Porch. How do I cut this and replant if I can? The end has nice leaf growth and lots of the air riots.
HELP 🆘 I dig up my huge plant just like the one you just cut up 😂. I did the same thing and placed them in 4 pots ,but they are all droopy ... I tied the up loosely with twine. Are they just in shock and going to pop back up or should I just chop those leaves off ?
When I divided my selloum plant the leaves just drop. Is that normal after replanting it? Also, I put them by my window side. Or prefer to put it outside with indirect light? Please enlighten me. Thank you.
I live in eastern Iraq, the temperature reaches 49 degrees He likes to live outdoor Should I put it outside in the shade? Or indoor ? And why his leaves rather small? I mean the plant that I own?
Can anyone help. My philodendrons have what looks like pups.. a few like my Apple, jungle boogie, and a few others. I been looking and looking for help. Do I remove them? Let them alone? Idk.
I have a MONSTROUS philodendron, about seven feet tall, in the ground (I live in Florida). It has gotten so huge it is blocking the walking path (the largest leaves are almost 3 FEET across). I want to cut part of it off - the primary trunk about 12" in diameter and it has branched into two smaller ones, one about 6" in diameter and the other about 7". The 7" one is the one blocking the path. I want to cut it off and transplant it, but I can't find any information about how to do it with such a large plant. Obviously I can't propogate in water, nor can I dig up the whole thing and properly separate it. Is it possible to cut through the 7" trunk and just put it in a hole in the ground ? If so, what type of soil should I give it, and will it need peat moss for acidity?
Now I am wondering what can I do with my super small cuttings (~5cm) that I've got on the table right now. I mean I just can't take that size knife 😅😅😅
I transplanted my philodendron a couple weeks ago and since then literally every leaf is turning yelllow and dying. I have lost half my plant already. I just did what you showed in the video. I had the first stages of root rot I believe. So I put them in dry soil. I am scared to water them now ! Should I give them a few days to let the roots absorb the dryness of the new soil Help
Mine is outdoors on the soil no pot and she is huge!!! Like a mountain I’d like to take some of that to the front yard but I really don’t even know how to dig it 😂 she is a jungle for herself.
Spilt leaf philo: There are opinions that it is slow growing! Is this true? Through my follow-up, I found that it is not slow, but depends on moisture and good fertilizers
I have one and it seems to sprout a new leaf every month. I will try to separate it into two plants, fingers crossed 🤞. The roots are starting to grow out of the pot its in.
I have one of these. It is 45 years old. They have told me at nursery not to divide it, if I do it would kill it. It is 6 ft wide c 7 foot tall. It’s in a 75 gallon container. You think I can divide it. We really don’t want to kill it.
I love your tips! You also don't waste time and just get to the point! Thank you!
Oh, my, that’s truly dramatic😂 I wasn’t prepared that you cut off the whole thing!
I read this and was still not prepared 😭
@@FeministWithAFro right??
I GASPED when you chopped those leaves off! OMG Kaleb! Thanks for this video! So helpful :)
I have a plant like this - it is 40 years old . My mom had it for a couple of years and gave it to me when my son was 2 - he will be 40 this year. We have been dragging inside in the winter and outside in the summer for years. I think it may be at end of life - the leaves are brown but I am going to trim it up really well and repot in several pots.
I also have this plant, it's 35 years old, lived with me from my student years to now. I am living in a smaller house now, but he is getting bigger all the time. Have to split it, it hurts, but I want to keep our friendship alive in this way :-D
Can it survive full sun? Or it needs some shade?
@@aspirativemusicproduction2135 I am inclined to say yes they can survive in the sun because they do very well in Florida and they grow very large planted in the ground!! Mine is in a pot and since I live in Georgia, I have to take mine in and out to shelter it from our crazy winters.
If y’all have this plant for that long it must be absolutely GIANT
@@jettmorris6985 it is so big, I can no longer move it on my own. Hoping for help to get it into the garage this year. About 10 years ago, we unwound the air roots and they were over 20 feet long. This is the hardiest plant I have ever seen!! Next summer, I will get the courage to re-root it. Something about cutting it scares me because it is so pretty and continues to unfurl beautiful leaves!!
My mouth flew open when you chopped into that plant.. Very informative . I have a plant that was given to me 20 yrs ago, which was given to my mother almost 20 yrs before that I struggle with it sometimes thinking it's dying. So I'm always looking to learn more about it.
😮Not gonna lie, I screamed. That needed a disclaimer.😅
When I saw him cutting off the plant, I screamed out, NO
I have a huge Split Leaf Philodendron to divide and now I'm feeling so much braver 😂
I'm staring at mine, trying to get up the courage 😂😂
very helpful video. thank you, gave me the courage to divide my very big philodendron into two plants.
Best video regarding this philodendron. Ready to chop down my husband's very overgrown plant in the spring.
I fainted when you did the big chop!!
Finally a video packed with good information ! Loved it you’re great!
This is a good video. It really establishes how durable the plant is.
Glad I found your very interesting video! I won't be afraid to do some chopping of my huge Philodendron Selloum! I just brought it in from being out for the summer and oh my!
What a terrific video he gets right to what you're wanting to see and he's so smart I'm hooked this is my new plant guy everything he said made perfect sense and he said it fast and got me through it and I loved him thank you
Thanks for this! Mine has overgrown and glad to see I can prune it so it’s not overgrowing my space!
Thank you for the help I have a giant philodendron I know it needs to be repotted and now I'm ready. 👍👍
I went through the neighborhood and picked these up in everyone's front yard. They were cutting them away after Hurricane Ian... I scored big time! I also grabbed up broken Plumeria. I can't wait for my new plants destined for the dump... Renew in my yard instead!
Wow! That is a great idea! I live on the gulf coast and has not thought of plant hunting after Hurricanes. You are a Genius!!! Thanks 🙏.
Lol I like how you kept reassuring us how you've done it for years !🤣 bc my jaw dropped but I needed to know this as I plan on taking some into the house.
Personally, I love aerial roots 💚
Thank you so much!!! This is exactly what I was looking for! I have some of these, thriving, in the ground in South MIssissippi, and I want to separate and spread it. This has given me the confidence to do it. Thank you 🙏
Finally, exactly what I was looking for. I was wondering about the huge root ball, and if I could get rid of some of the roots and aerial roots. Never thought about cutting it off; maybe next year.
I love this video! so nerve-racking to see you chop the roots and stems haha
Well I'm glad I'm not the only one that does this
*COMPLETELY BEHEADS THE PLANT* 😂 bold!!! Love it
New subscriber! Love your video, plan to separate mine today. Plant belonged to my mother and its over 30 years old and i sruggle during winter keeping it alive indoors. Now i can share with my sisers. Thank you for such wonderful video
Thank you for this. My split leaf is taking over the room is in and I've been unsure how to deal with it. You have shown me the way. ☺️
Thanks so much for the wisdom! Can hardly wait to work on my 15+ year old plant!!
Yup, chop those roots!! Love it, ... I do this with some of mine, too
I just got my first split leaf and this helps so much thank you!
I love your energy, easy follow!
3:40 3 Months?? Woah! What do you put in the water? Do I put plant food or regular distilled water is fine?
Great video, gave me exactly the knowledge I was seeking plus way more.
😮. Glad to know, I got one it’s getting big on me and my space. Thank you so much!
I wish I saw this video a few years ago! I have the same plant that just keeps getting larger and larger every year, to the point I can't manage it anymore - it's now larger than me. It's almost too big for me to even attempt pruning by myself. I was thinking of selling it since it's too large for my living situation, but now I'm going to try pruning and splitting to at least keep a smaller version and maybe sell/give away what's left!
Exactly my thoughts. My friend of 35 years old is getting way too big and I am trying to become brave and split him. At least we will both survive.
I had a feeling... ok, I'm ready now!
Your sound quality is amazing considering how obviously windy it is. I have a 10 year old plant that is just one big trunk, can you advise me on how to make it smaller like those?
Thank you for this video. I have a selloum living in a south facing window and it's out of control!
I just pick up one at the dumpster and a good size one too :-) right now I have it in bucket of rain water so I came plant it in the grown soon.
Just tried this! Wish me luck!!!
Awesome tutorial, thank you! I'm about to break my philodendron into many...it's waaaay past due!
Me too! I’ve been desperately waiting for spring to come so it doesn’t freaking die. I’m also going to try to make more than one but if it was only one good plant I’d be happy with that alone. It got way too close to death from a frost and I thought I was going to lose it completely but it hung out and it’s pushed out a handful of new leaves but they’re struggling because I also think it’s freaking infested with fungus gnats or god knows what else. Hopefully not; but I will say, I did not expect this to be the advice because this is basically what happened after the frost and I was losing my mind every time one of those huge stalks just popped off 😂 but it’s march and we’ve made it thru the worst of winter I think?? Haha but I’m super excited to get this root bound to filth goddess plant out and into a new home 😂
So helpful! I am going to subscribe. You're so knowledgeable and really fun to learn from!
How long does it take for the leaves to grow back to that same size after you cut them all off?
A year or so....if you put it outside on the porch where it can get partial shade in spring and summer it will grow drastically.
This is a great way to save money as well!
So helpful & entertaining!
Is it too late in the year to do this now? End of summer..
Love these plants. Thank you for the tips! Hi from Florida.
Wow, i learned so much...Thank you
Very good video! Very helpful 👌
Thank you very much.
My plant will get second life ❣️
Any recommendations on how to deal with one which was let go rampant and has thick trunk like roots? Any help would be appreciated. I only ask for help cause the said plant is at 6 different growths like ones in your pot but larger. lol like jungle large. They are heading towards neighbors fence and house foundation has me tad worried. Oh and isn't potted just in yard lol ty
my split leaf has just the long trunk. I'd love to have it fuller but am at a loss on what to do. any suggestions?
Please help. I have one of these plants. I need to repot it. Is it OK to cut off all of the root runners that's trying to grow out of the pot. I've had it for so many years that cutting off the old bottom leaves makes it look like it is on a stalk. It's has finally had a baby that is growing in the pot. Thank you for showing me how to split the plant. What do I do about the original plant that looks like it is on a stalk. I Love this plant. I was afraid to cut on it for fear that I would kill it. Help 😢
I’ve acquired a massive split leaf philodendron that appears to have never been maintained. It’s more of a tree. I’m planning a slaughter this spring. The top of the soil is a tangle of roots. It might get ugly. I wonder if he’s going to need to have this 3 foot trunk severed. Still researching. He only has a handful of big leaves. Wish me luck……
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How do u divide one that has grown in the grown that is a huge tree? Can u grow from the leaves? There are hundreds of plants crammed in that can’t be dug out! I could only cut off a stalk with a few long sent out roots, and small roots. I had to pull it out, and almost broke my back! What should I do with it?
Can you do an updated video about this ❤
My Philo is growing pups from the hard wood trunk. Can I cut those off and prop them in water?
Yes these leaves stay green forever after being cut!
new subscriber here. this is how i do. Thank you!
Fantastic video!!!
Oh my! My heart almost pop out!!!
Can you cut off the aerial roots? If so, how? Or do you just bury them?
My plants got burnt during a freeze
..do I wait till spring or wen the start throwing green leaves so I can split them
how do you get a start off one of these beautiful plants
My split lay philadendrans are in very large Permanent built in outdoor planter boxes. They are getting so big. I need to cut them but I prefer to split them. They have multiple trunks on them can I split the trunks. They are a little too big to dig up the whole plant. What do you suggest? Can I split them at the trunks in between? I live at the beach and they are outside all the time and they are extremely healthy🎉
Is there a specific time of year it is best to do this?
Can this plant be grown in water, or a pot without drainage???
Hi man, my philodendron stems are all browing & I accidentally pull the last 2 standing stems, and now it's just the main bottom trunk/root whatever u call it. Can I still save it? I just trimmed the excessive roots as well. But now just showing the main trunk without any stems. I saw in another video to cut open the trunk facing upwards but does it work?.
That looks so much better than my mom’s plant had 6000 aerial roots which when she gave it to me, it only had two leaves, so I chose to re-bury all the aerial roots because I thought they were the kind that go in the soil not climbing in attaching to trees I split it in half and put it into pops one for me and one for my sister, so we would each have a part of moms plant
The big thing she had was a bow window in the living room and she would set the plants that like a lot of sunlight they didn’t get 100% sunlight because it was a crabapple tree in front of the window. For years, it was beautiful, but she never ever reported it and never ever change the soil.
thank you, this is exactly the info I needed.
Mine is huge… how can I take a cutting off it and replant or root?
Good explanation thanks
Need help. I have a 37 year old philodendron that has large arms growing 3 feet outside the pot. It is in a massive pot that weights over 100lbs. We move it in and out of the house yearly to shaded Porch. How do I cut this and replant if I can? The end has nice leaf growth and lots of the air riots.
How do you cut the stem back safely. I have had one since 1977
I have one that is in dire need of repotting the plant
The center of mine looks rotted can i still attempt to separate? Im located in SC
My heart almost pop out!!!
LOL..Just your standard houseplant repotting video with the butcher knife🤣🤣🤣
HELP 🆘
I dig up my huge plant just like the one you just cut up 😂. I did the same thing and placed them in 4 pots ,but they are all droopy ... I tied the up loosely with twine. Are they just in shock and going to pop back up or should I just chop those leaves off ?
When I divided my selloum plant the leaves just drop. Is that normal after replanting it?
Also, I put them by my window side. Or prefer to put it outside with indirect light? Please enlighten me. Thank you.
I have a plant like this selloum.
also, if the plant never grows even in sun is it natural?
Can you tell me how to care for a Norfolk Island pine tree? I had one but it died on me. I want to get another one.
Excellent! Thank you!
I live in eastern Iraq, the temperature reaches 49 degrees
He likes to live outdoor
Should I put it outside in the shade?
Or indoor ?
And why his leaves rather small?
I mean the plant that I own?
What soil are you using?
Hello I had one but I killed it :( I have a snake plant or mother in law plant can you give me some tips to transplant it please
Can anyone help. My philodendrons have what looks like pups.. a few like my Apple, jungle boogie, and a few others. I been looking and looking for help. Do I remove them? Let them alone? Idk.
I put it in water yesterday
I have a MONSTROUS philodendron, about seven feet tall, in the ground (I live in Florida). It has gotten so huge it is blocking the walking path (the largest leaves are almost 3 FEET across). I want to cut part of it off - the primary trunk about 12" in diameter and it has branched into two smaller ones, one about 6" in diameter and the other about 7". The 7" one is the one blocking the path. I want to cut it off and transplant it, but I can't find any information about how to do it with such a large plant. Obviously I can't propogate in water, nor can I dig up the whole thing and properly separate it. Is it possible to cut through the 7" trunk and just put it in a hole in the ground ? If so, what type of soil should I give it, and will it need peat moss for acidity?
Great video!!!!
Now I am wondering what can I do with my super small cuttings (~5cm) that I've got on the table right now. I mean I just can't take that size knife 😅😅😅
I transplanted my philodendron a couple weeks ago and since then literally every leaf is turning yelllow and dying. I have lost half my plant already. I just did what you showed in the video. I had the first stages of root rot I believe. So I put them in dry soil. I am scared to water them now ! Should I give them a few days to let the roots absorb the dryness of the new soil Help
Update?
I got that plant as well but on a side note your crib is dope at least the yard is keep doing your stuff my man
What kind of spil do you use?
My Gucci is huge, that's my baby❤❤ 0:32
What variety is that Philodendron. I have one just like it.
Technically not philodendron. It’s been reclassified as thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum. Hope that helps.
It is a split leaf philodendron.
It used to go by "Hope Selloum" and you can still find it as such in the trade.
Mine is outdoors on the soil no pot and she is huge!!! Like a mountain I’d like to take some of that to the front yard but I really don’t even know how to dig it 😂 she is a jungle for herself.
Spilt leaf philo:
There are opinions that it is slow growing!
Is this true?
Through my follow-up, I found that it is not slow, but depends on moisture and good fertilizers
I have one and it seems to sprout a new leaf every month. I will try to separate it into two plants, fingers crossed 🤞. The roots are starting to grow out of the pot its in.
So helpful (but terrifying) thank you!!!!
Yes same here I am crazy plant mama.
I have one of these. It is 45 years old. They have told me at nursery not to divide it, if I do it would kill it. It is 6 ft wide c 7 foot tall. It’s in a 75 gallon container. You think I can divide it. We really don’t want to kill it.