Re: Philodendron selloum

From: "Clarence Hammer" chammer at cfl.rr.com> on 2001.12.18 at 05:05:19(7937) Thank you all for the great feedback concerning P. selloum, bipinnatifidum and others. It definitely seems a lot more work on this group is necessary to sort these plants out. The apparent variability of each doesn't help matters. +More Tony, thank you for the info on the selloum mentioned by Petra. Wow, who woulda thunk it.....North Carolina! It's certainly one hardy Philodendron, and is exceptional considering the other plantings have not survived. I would never have thought any Philodendron species would survive 0 degree temperatures with minimal or no protection, even selloum. The fact that it is now 'shaded out' tells me it may have a bit warmer microclimate under a canopy of trees which may help it survive future winters, but will not be good for summer growth in deep shade. How large does this plant get during the summer? 3 or 4 foot leaves, or much smaller? Russ.

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