Philodendron Selloum in 8″ Pot

A bold tropical evergreen from South America (Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina) in the Araceae family. It’s a self-heading (non-vining) philodendron that develops a thick, trunk-like stem with age, giving a tree-like silhouette. Leaves are large, glossy, dark green and deeply lobed/pinnatifid—often 45–90 cm (18–36 in) long and 30–45 cm (12–18 in) wide—on long, smooth petioles. Outdoors it can reach 2–4 m tall with a spread of 2–3 m; as a houseplant it usually stays 1–2 m tall and wide, making a dramatic floor specimen.

Quick care: bright, indirect light (tolerates medium light and some gentle morning sun; too much direct sun bleaches leaves, too little causes leggy growth). Water when the top 3–5 cm of soil feels dry—keep evenly moist but not soggy; reduce in winter. Prefers warmth 18–27 °C (65–80 °F) and moderate to high humidity (50–70 %; mist or use a humidifier if air is dry). Use a chunky, well-drained aroid mix (potting soil + bark + perlite). Feed monthly in spring–summer with a balanced fertilizer at half strength. Repot every 2–3 years; remove yellowed lower leaves as needed. Toxic if ingested (calcium oxalate); sap can irritate skin—keep away from pets/kids.