A Gardeners Forum Forums General Discussion The House Plant Forum Split-leaf philodendron selloum

I originally posted this in the new members introduction but have since become oriented to the site so have re-posted it here. Hope it's in the right place this time. I know that double-posting on most forums is frowned upon so I'm sorry about this. Should have done a little more investigating before posting in the wrong spot.

I'm interested in planting a split-leaf philodendron in my front yard, philodendron selloum to be exact. I understand this variety gets about ten feet wide when mature. I've found some at a local nursery in three gallon cans. They're labeled as philodendron selloum but don't have a split leaf. They have a rather narrow leaf about 6 - 8 inches long with non-undulated edges. Is this natural for young selloum? Will the leaves get the "split" edges as they mature?

The selloum will be planted in clay soil in a semi-shady area. The soil here is pretty alkaline as well. Are these plants fast growers? I hope so. How long does it take for one to reach about six feet tall or wide? Any special handling because of the alkaline, clay soil.

One final note: the three gallon selloum at the local nursery is $29.95. It looks pretty healthy. Is this a fair asking price? I ask because there's not another nursery anywhere near so this one has very little competition.

Thanks for any help you can offer.

Moving this to THE HOUSE PLANT SECTION
for you TexasJim!!!

thanks weezie...


jim, the 1 gallon at our local walmart was on $6.99 and they were pretty good looking plants. i'd check out the walmarts and lowes and such before i bought one.

and, didn't i see one in your mystery plants?