The leaves of my split-leaf philodendrons have been damaged and are looking unattractive. Is it OK to cut off the leaves now? I would also like to cut the trunk back to make it grow shorter. If ...

Q: I have a giant split-leaf philodendron as part of koi pond landscaping. It is more than 10 feet tall and shows no sign of slowing down. What can I do to control its growth? — P.G., Spring A: These ...

Question. I mistakenly left the water on during the last freeze, and my split-leaf philodendrons are showing lots of damage. What should I do? Answer. Take the pruners to the plants and remove all ...

There are two types of philodendrons to choose from: vining and non-climbing. The vining varieties grow several feet, usually requiring some support structure to climb on. Non-climbing varieties grow ...

A green anole, sometimes called the American chameleon, tries to hide amid the leaves of a split leaf philodendron, Monday, May 21, 2012. (Ted Jackson, NOLA.com|The Times-Picayune) QUESTION: My split ...

Can you tell me how to take care of a split leaf philodendron? The split leaf philodendron (Monstera deliciosa) is known for its tropical oversize leaves with what appears to be cuts within them. It ...

About 50 years ago, my great-aunt gave me a philodendron and, remarkably, it has survived these many years. However, its growth pattern baffles me.

Monstera deliciosa, often called Split Leaf Philodendron or Swiss cheese plant, is not really a philodendron. When young, Monsteras lack perforations, or lobes, and resemble philodendron leaves. Some ...

Ask for the real philodendron to stand up and you might be surprised at one plant that does not rise: the split-leaf philodendron, sometimes called Swiss cheese plant. Split-leaf philodendron is a ...