My parents had a t. Selloum, also known as philodendron regale and âsplit leaf philodendronâ for many, many years. I was in my mid 30âs when he died, easily 35-40 years old plant. Such an incredible plant. Aerials for days, giant split leaves, easy care, and a stem easily 6â long.
I am Canadian đšđŠ This plant is very easy to find here too, the price is pretty the same than a Monstera Deliciosa đ This plant have often a tag with the mention « easy plant » « beginner plant » đ availability of plants varies greatly from country to country! Nice video Memo đ
Thatâs so interesting, Kate! Itâs great that itâs easy to find there, and itâs funny how plant availability can be so different depending on where you are. Thanks for watching! đ
I love this plant. It had a brief spider mite issue but didnât suffer damage. I also have the Stenolobum, âLickety Splitâ, and African Fantasy. All in semi-hydro. I LOVE my thaumatophyllum collection. Definitely looking for more.
Your collection sounds incredible! đż Semi-hydro seems to be working wonders for you. Glad the spider mites didnât do any lasting damage. Iâm sure youâll find more to add to your collection soon! đ Soooooo jealous that you managed to score a stenolobum, they look amazing.
Iâm in Malaysia, got this plant recently as the main statement plant in my living room after seeing a huge one in a cafe. Itâs dirt cheap here especially considering the size you get out of the box but also not too commonly seen⊠yet. Loving it so far!
What a fantastic statement plant! đż It must look stunning in your living room. Itâs great that itâs affordable there too-sounds like you scored a great deal! đ
Yay! Goeldii as I still call it is one of my favorite plants! It does occasionally get thrips but never an infestation and it doesn't seem to affect it's growth with or without them, anyway. I have however knocked it over before as it got soooooo heavy to one side. Thanks for covering this plant! P.S. I don't think they tissue culture these over here in US. Got mine as a 5" tall one for I think $10 3 yrs ago and now the tallest stalk is just below 4 feet long and has about 12 leaflets each.
Sounds like your Goeldii is thriving despite the occasional thrip visit! đż Those tall plants can get top-heavy, for sure. And wow, 4 feet-what a beauty! Thanks for sharing your experience with it! đ
Here in SoCal, we seem to have a more limited variety of plants that are common in other areas of the US. But I found this at a reasonable price at a higher end plant shop. They had a lot and they were similar size and I donât know if that is automatically an indicator of TC but⊠it seems so. Iâm cool with it. It grow beautifully from a seedling to a mature plant. Each leave changed and I absolutely loved that. My space is limited though and this one continued to have thrips after I managed to break the cycle for other plants so it had to go. I was sad but it was also probably inevitable because it was starting to outgrow all my available spaces.
Sounds like you got a good deal! đż Itâs always a tough call when space is limited, especially when they outgrow everything. Those thrips just donât know when to quit! But at least it left a lasting impression before moving on. đ
I have this plant in a chunky mix and am happy to now know they love water. I've been leaving it on a bit of the dry side. The only issue I've experienced is the green fading on leaves. No bugs and I do fertilize. Never more than 4 leaves. About 30 dollars in southeast US.
Glad the video helped! đ± Giving it a bit more water might just be the trick to getting that green to pop again. The fading could also be a light issue-maybe try adjusting that too. But it sounds like itâs doing pretty well overall! đ
Iâm in the states in Oregon. Iâm three years)since itâs been on my wishlist), Iâve only seen this at a retail shop one time. They had four in total. Of course I bought one! It was $40.00 USD. At the time of purchase, it was infested with aphids. To be fair, it was an outdoor nursery. In the six months that Iâve owned it, Iâve had zero pests. Even had a mass spider mite problem with multiple plants around it. The Goldii was untouched. So⊠Iâm with you. I think itâs fairly undesirable to the pests. Iâll be eager to see what other peopleâs experience is on the matter! Thanks for yet another piece of cool content!
So glad you finally found one! đ± Itâs interesting how itâs been pest-free despite the initial aphid encounter. Sounds like youâve got a resilient plant on your hands! Thanks for sharing your story-letâs see what others have to say! đ
Iâve had mine almost 3 years super easy plant, no pest issues. Each new leaf gets more leaflets started very slow but once it put out a leaf it continued, itâs very tall about 3 feet lives outside in summer, west window in winter. I havenât proped mine and wouldnât know how either. I have never lost a leaf either. Great plant if you can find one :) Iâm in US found plant at a lil Amish greenhouse while on vacation for $8.00 rarely see it in state I live in.
Three years and it sounds like itâs thriving! đż That $8 deal is incredible-such a steal! I know right how would a cutting work on this plant đ€·ââïž. But honestly, sounds like itâs doing great just the way it is! đ±
Iâve never had a pest on mine either. I used to have it directly below a grow light and it would only keep 3 leaves. I placed it outside and itâs has been growing so fast. Loves the light
Cool plant đ I hadnât seen or heard of this plant until recently. I saw it on Ireneâs video from @leafingaround in Thailand. It was planted in a beautiful garden. đđšđŠ
Love mine. Still pretty small, just uppotted not long ago. It was cheap and my rare plant nursery has a ton now and has always had them. I had to go look to see if I was getting a new leaf. One on the way but itâs growing slower since I moved it to less light. Think I will move it back to better light. No pests but thirsty like you mentioned. Great, easy and interesting plant. Thanks for the video.
Mine is in soil and itâs doing great. Chunky aroid mix. Even though itâs thirsty mine deals with drought very well too. It was actually bone dry when I went to check it so thanks for that. đ€Ł
Thatâs awesome, Vicky! đż Sounds like your plant is thriving. Moving it back to better light should definitely help with that growth! These plants love their hydration, don't they? Keep me posted on how it does in its new spot! đ
Haha, glad the reminder was timely! đ Theyâre surprisingly resilient, arenât they? That chunky aroid mix is perfect for keeping them happy. Keep rocking it! đ±
Iâve grown my Spruceanum quite large and would be scared to chop! Lucky you have several there. One of my favorite plants but takes up quite a lot of real estate! I bought it in Arizona from a small greenhouse about a year ago for $30 and havenât seen it in my area since. Never had a pest on it either! đ€ I have the Bipinnatifidum as well- equally easy to care for and needs so much space. Thanks so much!!
Itâs always nerve-wracking to think about chopping such a beautiful plant! đ Sounds like youâve got a solid collection going. I love how these plants can thrive without much pest drama. Thanks for sharing your experience! đ
I got a 4â pot of this in North Carolina last year and it cost about $9. Itâs gotten spider mites, but doesnât show damage easily and doesnât seem particularly susceptible.
i got one of mine as a fresh cutting in a grandma-stile flower shop which had a huge neglected plant in a dark corner that must have been 30+ years old at first i thought it wasn't going to make it, because i left only 3 leaves and quite a bit of stem and they started yellowing one by one over a few months, but finally after half of the last leaf died it started growing and has beein going strong ever since my second larger plant i got under the name Philodendron 'Fun Bun' which seems to be the most common name in retail and that probably comes out of tissue culture (most likely) and the funny thing is that one doesn't produce and sugary sirup or maybe it doesn't have extrafloral nektaries at all, while the other one, always has lots of dried sugar drops on it, as i said that may be the result of TC. Thrips killed my very first cutting, but after an initial pest pressure in my collection, which i treated, both my current ones have been good ever since and while i wouldnt call them fast growers it is always fun to wach that one leaf and all its leafletts unfirl and visibly grow over a few weeks, the plant looks fuller with every one, at least compared to other plants the cuttings take quite a while to root properly though, so i'd always be worried unless it has great soil roots already soil works great, i grow both of mine in potting soil mixed with clay soil, i do keep it on the dry side with ocasional big waterings i never fertilize, thats a lie, maybe once or twice a year Thaumatophyllum are more adapted to out of the dense forest/ forest edge or even open terrain unlike most philodendrons, so they should tolerate dry'er conditions and full sun (in temperate europe at least) love the plant, how it swells the leaves from tiny things to giant stalks is so impressive to watch and it does so just fine in dry household conditions, unlike many philodendrons, good luck with yours
Wow, what a journey with your plants, Daniel! đż It sounds like youâve really mastered the art of nurturing these cuttings, even through the ups and downs. Thatâs fascinating about the differences between your TC plant and the cutting - interesting about the extra floral nectaries! Thrips can be such a pain, but itâs great to hear that your plants are thriving now. The way they transform from tiny leaves to those impressive stalks is truly mesmerizing. Thanks for sharing your experience and tips-wishing you continued success with your growing collection! đ
I bought a 3â talll (7.5 cm) little Thaumatophyllum spruceanum in May 2022 via mail order from an Etsy seller based in Florida. I planted the baby in a chunky soil mix of fir bark, pumice and compost. It sits near a north facing window in a self watering pot since my tendency is to forget to water. For me, pests on Thaumatophyllum spruceanum are non existent. As of August 2024, it has grown to 48â (122 cm) tall and is 36â (91.5 cm) wide. I am stunned at how fast it has grown. My dilemma is that it takes up a lot of horizontal space and itâs difficult to find a place for other plants to grow..
Wow, what an incredible growth story! đż From 3â to 48â in just over two years-thatâs impressive! Finding space for it must be a challenge, but what a rewarding dilemma to have. đ
Your plant is so beautiful and as a fellow over-waterer it definitely goes up on the wishlist. I love these weird leaves, I agree, they tick all the boxes. It doesn't have a janky support stick, does it? I am so lazy with those, so that would be definitely a good thing đ Have you ever cared for a Schismatoglottis? They are also very thirsty aroids
Thank you, Silvia! đż I totally get the struggle with support sticks-itâs nice when a plant doesnât need one! And yes, Schismatoglottis are definitely thirsty plants too. Theyâre such a fun addition to any collection! đ
Thrips can be so frustrating! đ Glad you were able to find one, though! Hopefully, the thrips stay away as it settles in. Have you tried neem oil or insecticidal soap? Those can sometimes help keep them in check. đż
@@Houseplantygoodness I tried a couple different sprays and for some reason my entire collection looked great except for the fun bun. I treated it for 2 months with no success so I had to resort to warfare and bought some solders online (beneficial bugs). Those finally helped and I havenât seen problems in a while. Fingers and toes crossed đ€ Yes I was like you and just couldnât find it anywhere. One day I saw it in a Costco of all places (bulk grocery store US). Even with the struggles Iâm still very happy I found it đ
Totally get those Alocasia vibes! đ± I never thought of their needs in respect to humidity as it is in my conservaotry, but i assumed due to the leaves being similar in texture to Monstera deliciosa, that maybe it would be ok in normal humidity, but maybe not now that you mention this. đźđ
I have a thaumatophyllum selloum, thaumatophyllum xanadu gold, and thaumatophyllum Shangri La. They are - and I hear other people confirm that - thrips central. But the weird thing is, the constant low grade thrip infestation does not bother them at all, and the thrips do not go to any other plants. Maybe they are some other kind of thrips? I've had them for years and they still do not have the stem, because they grow pups instead. Also, the leaves grow at an insane pace. I love them†I also used to have the spruceanum, bought at a supermarket for pennies, but it must have been weak, because it didn't make it and died very promprly
Your collection sounds amazing, Agnes as always! đż Thrips are such a mystery sometimes-funny how they seem to coexist with your plants without much harm. Sorry to hear about your spruceanum, though. đą Hopefully, youâll find another one thatâs stronger! đ
I found one in the rhs garden shop I volunteer at. I was labelled as philodendron fun bun though so that might be another name to search. Mines still quite immature as I had to chop it back but I love it.
Thatâs so interesting-itâs always fun discovering these plants under different names! đż Chopping it back can be tough, but it sounds like itâs bouncing back nicely. Enjoy watching it grow! đ
I've also found one labelled as philodendron fun bun - today at RHS Wisley of all places. I would have thought they would check the labels before putting plants on shelves and include reclassified names. Really looking forward to it sizing up.
Found one in stock $19 Canadian for a 6 inch pot looks like it has 3 or maybe 4 leaves. Not a bad deal I think. But until my son and grandson move out I probably wouldn't get one. The 76 varieties and over 110 plant collection are enough right now đ
Wow, $19 is a steal! đ± But I totally get it-sometimes you just have to draw the line (even with 110 plants đ ). Maybe itâll be a nice reward when you get some extra space! đż
FÏ Ïk my comment deleted itself. -On the classification side of things, some autors of the paper erecting Thaumatophyllum as a genus from the subgenus Meconostigma have regretted it. It doesn't change their position on the tree of life and you can either consider them an the most primitive and peculiar Philodendron or the closest living relatives of all other Philodendron species. The genus name reference the eery eye shaped leaf scars visible on the trunk of all members of Meconostigma/Thaumatophyllum. -They dont specially grow close to the water, actually only one species do. Your comparison to Monstera deliciosa is on point, they have a lot of similarities. Both are drought tolerant with their fat roots, fat stems and glossy leaves. Both can grow in dry forests, in open areas and are not obligate climbers. -On propagation: I dont own spruceanum but I have xanadu. I tried to propagate it, no issues with the head cutting. But the headless trunk is still headless 5 years after. It's alive, jucy but just refuse to get ow a new head. Maybe I'm just unlucky or/and spruceanum is easier. -On availability, in Francebit's often seen in garden centers and DiY stores as huge and expensive plants (but cheap for their size it it make sense), small pots appeared only a few months ago. I think they are more available in the US because there was already a large public for selfheading and birdnest Philodendron before the pandemic in Florida for outdoor gardens and a lot of motherplants were already available during the aroid craze.
Thanks for the detailed insights, I love when you comment as you always have so much amazing knowledge! đż The history and classification of this plant are fascinating, and Iâm glad you shared this info. Those eerie eye-shaped leaf scars are such a unique feature! And yeah, propagation can be hit or miss-hopefully, your spruceanum experience turns out better if you decide to give it a go. Appreciate the info on availability, too! đ±
I found a thrip on my spruceanum once, but thatâs it for pests. Iâve not been treating it like a thirsty plant, so perhaps why mine hasnât kept more than 3 leaves. Iâll have to try to be more mindful of my watering and see if it does better.
Sounds like a solid plan! đż Giving it a bit more water might just help it hold onto those leaves. Thrips can be tricky, but itâs great that it hasnât been a bigger issue. Good luck with the new watering routine! đ±
Iâm in the US and this isnât particularly hard to find, but itâs not something you see in every garden center, and never in box stores. Most are very small (I assume tissue culture) and many Iâve come across have been covered in thrips or spider mites đą
Itâs a shame about the pests đą, but at least itâs somewhat available if you know where to look. Those small TC plants can be a challenge, but with the right care, they can grow beautifully! đ±
I love mine. Itâs a chill plant. Hasnât grown a ton, but Iâm thinking it might need a up pot and to be fertilized. I donât see them often in Florida, US.
This is all your fault. I had to get one. I think it was a year ago- whenever you got this plant. I named him Thaddeus, my very favorite plant. By the way, Amazon has them under Goldii
Haha, guilty as charged! đ Thaddeus is such a great name-glad to hear heâs your favorite! And thanks for the Amazon tip; Iâm sure others will appreciate that! đ±
Miami is a plant loverâs paradise! đŽ I can only imagine how many amazing plants you have access to there. đ± Also I would move tomorrow if I could đ„°đ„°đ„°
My parents had a t. Selloum, also known as philodendron regale and âsplit leaf philodendronâ for many, many years. I was in my mid 30âs when he died, easily 35-40 years old plant. Such an incredible plant. Aerials for days, giant split leaves, easy care, and a stem easily 6â long.
I am Canadian đšđŠ This plant is very easy to find here too, the price is pretty the same than a Monstera Deliciosa đ This plant have often a tag with the mention « easy plant » « beginner plant » đ availability of plants varies greatly from country to country! Nice video Memo đ
Thatâs so interesting, Kate! Itâs great that itâs easy to find there, and itâs funny how plant availability can be so different depending on where you are. Thanks for watching! đ
Itâs a beautiful plant Memo! Love how the leaves form a circle when matured. Thanks for sharing!
I love this plant. It had a brief spider mite issue but didnât suffer damage. I also have the Stenolobum, âLickety Splitâ, and African Fantasy. All in semi-hydro. I LOVE my thaumatophyllum collection. Definitely looking for more.
Your collection sounds incredible! đż Semi-hydro seems to be working wonders for you. Glad the spider mites didnât do any lasting damage. Iâm sure youâll find more to add to your collection soon! đ Soooooo jealous that you managed to score a stenolobum, they look amazing.
Iâm in Malaysia, got this plant recently as the main statement plant in my living room after seeing a huge one in a cafe. Itâs dirt cheap here especially considering the size you get out of the box but also not too commonly seen⊠yet. Loving it so far!
What a fantastic statement plant! đż It must look stunning in your living room. Itâs great that itâs affordable there too-sounds like you scored a great deal! đ
Yay! Goeldii as I still call it is one of my favorite plants! It does occasionally get thrips but never an infestation and it doesn't seem to affect it's growth with or without them, anyway. I have however knocked it over before as it got soooooo heavy to one side. Thanks for covering this plant!
P.S. I don't think they tissue culture these over here in US. Got mine as a 5" tall one for I think $10 3 yrs ago and now the tallest stalk is just below 4 feet long and has about 12 leaflets each.
Sounds like your Goeldii is thriving despite the occasional thrip visit! đż Those tall plants can get top-heavy, for sure. And wow, 4 feet-what a beauty! Thanks for sharing your experience with it! đ
Here in SoCal, we seem to have a more limited variety of plants that are common in other areas of the US. But I found this at a reasonable price at a higher end plant shop. They had a lot and they were similar size and I donât know if that is automatically an indicator of TC but⊠it seems so. Iâm cool with it. It grow beautifully from a seedling to a mature plant. Each leave changed and I absolutely loved that. My space is limited though and this one continued to have thrips after I managed to break the cycle for other plants so it had to go. I was sad but it was also probably inevitable because it was starting to outgrow all my available spaces.
Sounds like you got a good deal! đż Itâs always a tough call when space is limited, especially when they outgrow everything. Those thrips just donât know when to quit! But at least it left a lasting impression before moving on. đ
I have this plant in a chunky mix and am happy to now know they love water. I've been leaving it on a bit of the dry side. The only issue I've experienced is the green fading on leaves. No bugs and I do fertilize. Never more than 4 leaves. About 30 dollars in southeast US.
Glad the video helped! đ± Giving it a bit more water might just be the trick to getting that green to pop again. The fading could also be a light issue-maybe try adjusting that too. But it sounds like itâs doing pretty well overall! đ
Iâm in the states in Oregon. Iâm three years)since itâs been on my wishlist), Iâve only seen this at a retail shop one time. They had four in total. Of course I bought one! It was $40.00 USD. At the time of purchase, it was infested with aphids. To be fair, it was an outdoor nursery. In the six months that Iâve owned it, Iâve had zero pests. Even had a mass spider mite problem with multiple plants around it. The Goldii was untouched. So⊠Iâm with you. I think itâs fairly undesirable to the pests. Iâll be eager to see what other peopleâs experience is on the matter!
Thanks for yet another piece of cool content!
So glad you finally found one! đ± Itâs interesting how itâs been pest-free despite the initial aphid encounter. Sounds like youâve got a resilient plant on your hands! Thanks for sharing your story-letâs see what others have to say! đ
Iâve had mine almost 3 years super easy plant, no pest issues. Each new leaf gets more leaflets started very slow but once it put out a leaf it continued, itâs very tall about 3 feet lives outside in summer, west window in winter. I havenât proped mine and wouldnât know how either. I have never lost a leaf either. Great plant if you can find one :) Iâm in US found plant at a lil Amish greenhouse while on vacation for $8.00 rarely see it in state I live in.
Three years and it sounds like itâs thriving! đż That $8 deal is incredible-such a steal! I know right how would a cutting work on this plant đ€·ââïž. But honestly, sounds like itâs doing great just the way it is! đ±
Iâve never had a pest on mine either. I used to have it directly below a grow light and it would only keep 3 leaves. I placed it outside and itâs has been growing so fast. Loves the light
Itâs amazing what a difference some natural light can make! đ So glad to hear itâs thriving outside-sounds like it found its happy place! đż
Cool plant đ I hadnât seen or heard of this plant until recently. I saw it on Ireneâs video from @leafingaround in Thailand. It was planted in a beautiful garden. đđšđŠ
Thanks, Linda! đż Irene has such great content-it must have looked amazing in that garden! Glad you discovered it here too. đ
Love mine. Still pretty small, just uppotted not long ago. It was cheap and my rare plant nursery has a ton now and has always had them. I had to go look to see if I was getting a new leaf. One on the way but itâs growing slower since I moved it to less light. Think I will move it back to better light. No pests but thirsty like you mentioned. Great, easy and interesting plant. Thanks for the video.
Mine is in soil and itâs doing great. Chunky aroid mix. Even though itâs thirsty mine deals with drought very well too. It was actually bone dry when I went to check it so thanks for that. đ€Ł
Thatâs awesome, Vicky! đż Sounds like your plant is thriving. Moving it back to better light should definitely help with that growth! These plants love their hydration, don't they? Keep me posted on how it does in its new spot! đ
Haha, glad the reminder was timely! đ Theyâre surprisingly resilient, arenât they? That chunky aroid mix is perfect for keeping them happy. Keep rocking it! đ±
Iâve grown my Spruceanum quite large and would be scared to chop! Lucky you have several there. One of my favorite plants but takes up quite a lot of real estate! I bought it in Arizona from a small greenhouse about a year ago for $30 and havenât seen it in my area since. Never had a pest on it either! đ€ I have the Bipinnatifidum as well- equally easy to care for and needs so much space. Thanks so much!!
Itâs always nerve-wracking to think about chopping such a beautiful plant! đ Sounds like youâve got a solid collection going. I love how these plants can thrive without much pest drama. Thanks for sharing your experience! đ
I got a 4â pot of this in North Carolina last year and it cost about $9. Itâs gotten spider mites, but doesnât show damage easily and doesnât seem particularly susceptible.
i got one of mine as a fresh cutting in a grandma-stile flower shop which had a huge neglected plant in a dark corner that must have been 30+ years old
at first i thought it wasn't going to make it, because i left only 3 leaves and quite a bit of stem and they started yellowing one by one over a few months, but finally after half of the last leaf died it started growing and has beein going strong ever since
my second larger plant i got under the name Philodendron 'Fun Bun' which seems to be the most common name in retail and that probably comes out of tissue culture (most likely) and the funny thing is that one doesn't produce and sugary sirup or maybe it doesn't have extrafloral nektaries at all, while the other one, always has lots of dried sugar drops on it, as i said that may be the result of TC.
Thrips killed my very first cutting, but after an initial pest pressure in my collection, which i treated, both my current ones have been good ever since and while i wouldnt call them fast growers it is always fun to wach that one leaf and all its leafletts unfirl and visibly grow over a few weeks, the plant looks fuller with every one, at least compared to other plants
the cuttings take quite a while to root properly though, so i'd always be worried unless it has great soil roots already
soil works great, i grow both of mine in potting soil mixed with clay soil, i do keep it on the dry side with ocasional big waterings
i never fertilize, thats a lie, maybe once or twice a year
Thaumatophyllum are more adapted to out of the dense forest/ forest edge or even open terrain unlike most philodendrons, so they should tolerate dry'er conditions and full sun (in temperate europe at least)
love the plant, how it swells the leaves from tiny things to giant stalks is so impressive to watch and it does so just fine in dry household conditions, unlike many philodendrons, good luck with yours
Wow, what a journey with your plants, Daniel! đż It sounds like youâve really mastered the art of nurturing these cuttings, even through the ups and downs. Thatâs fascinating about the differences between your TC plant and the cutting - interesting about the extra floral nectaries! Thrips can be such a pain, but itâs great to hear that your plants are thriving now. The way they transform from tiny leaves to those impressive stalks is truly mesmerizing. Thanks for sharing your experience and tips-wishing you continued success with your growing collection! đ
I bought a 3â talll (7.5 cm) little Thaumatophyllum spruceanum in May 2022 via mail order from an Etsy seller based in Florida. I planted the baby in a chunky soil mix of fir bark, pumice and compost. It sits near a north facing window in a self watering pot since my tendency is to forget to water. For me, pests on Thaumatophyllum spruceanum are non existent.
As of August 2024, it has grown to 48â (122 cm) tall and is 36â (91.5 cm) wide. I am stunned at how fast it has grown. My dilemma is that it takes up a lot of horizontal space and itâs difficult to find a place for other plants to grow..
Wow, what an incredible growth story! đż From 3â to 48â in just over two years-thatâs impressive! Finding space for it must be a challenge, but what a rewarding dilemma to have. đ
Very cool plant. I can see how that would really be greedy for horizontal space đ
Thanks Dave! đż Yeah, this one definitely likes to spread out-perfect for filling up some space if youâve got it! đ đ đ
Your plant is so beautiful and as a fellow over-waterer it definitely goes up on the wishlist. I love these weird leaves, I agree, they tick all the boxes. It doesn't have a janky support stick, does it? I am so lazy with those, so that would be definitely a good thing đ
Have you ever cared for a Schismatoglottis? They are also very thirsty aroids
Thank you, Silvia! đż I totally get the struggle with support sticks-itâs nice when a plant doesnât need one! And yes, Schismatoglottis are definitely thirsty plants too. Theyâre such a fun addition to any collection! đ
Mine is a thrip magnet, I also had a hard time finding this until recently
Thrips can be so frustrating! đ Glad you were able to find one, though! Hopefully, the thrips stay away as it settles in. Have you tried neem oil or insecticidal soap? Those can sometimes help keep them in check. đż
@@Houseplantygoodness I tried a couple different sprays and for some reason my entire collection looked great except for the fun bun. I treated it for 2 months with no success so I had to resort to warfare and bought some solders online (beneficial bugs). Those finally helped and I havenât seen problems in a while. Fingers and toes crossed đ€
Yes I was like you and just couldnât find it anywhere. One day I saw it in a Costco of all places (bulk grocery store US). Even with the struggles Iâm still very happy I found it đ
In my care it reminds me of an Alocasia. If the watering and humidity arenât enough then it stays in the 2-3 leaf number range.
Totally get those Alocasia vibes! đ± I never thought of their needs in respect to humidity as it is in my conservaotry, but i assumed due to the leaves being similar in texture to Monstera deliciosa, that maybe it would be ok in normal humidity, but maybe not now that you mention this. đźđ
I have a thaumatophyllum selloum, thaumatophyllum xanadu gold, and thaumatophyllum Shangri La. They are - and I hear other people confirm that - thrips central. But the weird thing is, the constant low grade thrip infestation does not bother them at all, and the thrips do not go to any other plants. Maybe they are some other kind of thrips?
I've had them for years and they still do not have the stem, because they grow pups instead. Also, the leaves grow at an insane pace. I love themâ€
I also used to have the spruceanum, bought at a supermarket for pennies, but it must have been weak, because it didn't make it and died very promprly
So the philodendron Xanadu has been reclassified as well? It has the same root and base and growth pattern of the Goeldi
@@Horsewoman-pt2ku well I bought mine as thaumatophyllum xanadu and the growwing pattern is the same as the other ones, so it makes sense :)
Your collection sounds amazing, Agnes as always! đż Thrips are such a mystery sometimes-funny how they seem to coexist with your plants without much harm. Sorry to hear about your spruceanum, though. đą Hopefully, youâll find another one thatâs stronger! đ
I found one in the rhs garden shop I volunteer at. I was labelled as philodendron fun bun though so that might be another name to search. Mines still quite immature as I had to chop it back but I love it.
Thatâs so interesting-itâs always fun discovering these plants under different names! đż Chopping it back can be tough, but it sounds like itâs bouncing back nicely. Enjoy watching it grow! đ
I've also found one labelled as philodendron fun bun - today at RHS Wisley of all places. I would have thought they would check the labels before putting plants on shelves and include reclassified names. Really looking forward to it sizing up.
Found one in stock $19 Canadian for a 6 inch pot looks like it has 3 or maybe 4 leaves. Not a bad deal I think. But until my son and grandson move out I probably wouldn't get one. The 76 varieties and over 110 plant collection are enough right now đ
Wow, $19 is a steal! đ± But I totally get it-sometimes you just have to draw the line (even with 110 plants đ ). Maybe itâll be a nice reward when you get some extra space! đż
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-On the classification side of things, some autors of the paper erecting Thaumatophyllum as a genus from the subgenus Meconostigma have regretted it. It doesn't change their position on the tree of life and you can either consider them an the most primitive and peculiar Philodendron or the closest living relatives of all other Philodendron species. The genus name reference the eery eye shaped leaf scars visible on the trunk of all members of Meconostigma/Thaumatophyllum.
-They dont specially grow close to the water, actually only one species do. Your comparison to Monstera deliciosa is on point, they have a lot of similarities. Both are drought tolerant with their fat roots, fat stems and glossy leaves. Both can grow in dry forests, in open areas and are not obligate climbers.
-On propagation: I dont own spruceanum but I have xanadu. I tried to propagate it, no issues with the head cutting. But the headless trunk is still headless 5 years after. It's alive, jucy but just refuse to get ow a new head. Maybe I'm just unlucky or/and spruceanum is easier.
-On availability, in Francebit's often seen in garden centers and DiY stores as huge and expensive plants (but cheap for their size it it make sense), small pots appeared only a few months ago. I think they are more available in the US because there was already a large public for selfheading and birdnest Philodendron before the pandemic in Florida for outdoor gardens and a lot of motherplants were already available during the aroid craze.
Thanks for the detailed insights, I love when you comment as you always have so much amazing knowledge! đż The history and classification of this plant are fascinating, and Iâm glad you shared this info. Those eerie eye-shaped leaf scars are such a unique feature! And yeah, propagation can be hit or miss-hopefully, your spruceanum experience turns out better if you decide to give it a go. Appreciate the info on availability, too! đ±
You are on point. Most of what I am growing is for a future home lol.. my own home to be specific
Haha, love it! đ± Planning ahead for your future green space is definitely the way to go. Your future home is going to be a plant paradise! đż
Cool plant, but I have never heard of it before.
Itâs definitely one of those under-the-radar gems! đż Glad you got to discover it through the video-hope it piqued your interest! đ
I found a thrip on my spruceanum once, but thatâs it for pests. Iâve not been treating it like a thirsty plant, so perhaps why mine hasnât kept more than 3 leaves. Iâll have to try to be more mindful of my watering and see if it does better.
Sounds like a solid plan! đż Giving it a bit more water might just help it hold onto those leaves. Thrips can be tricky, but itâs great that it hasnât been a bigger issue. Good luck with the new watering routine! đ±
Iâm in the US and this isnât particularly hard to find, but itâs not something you see in every garden center, and never in box stores. Most are very small (I assume tissue culture) and many Iâve come across have been covered in thrips or spider mites đą
Itâs a shame about the pests đą, but at least itâs somewhat available if you know where to look. Those small TC plants can be a challenge, but with the right care, they can grow beautifully! đ±
I love mine. Itâs a chill plant. Hasnât grown a ton, but Iâm thinking it might need a up pot and to be fertilized. I donât see them often in Florida, US.
This is all your fault. I had to get one. I think it was a year ago- whenever you got this plant. I named him Thaddeus, my very favorite plant. By the way, Amazon has them under Goldii
Haha, guilty as charged! đ Thaddeus is such a great name-glad to hear heâs your favorite! And thanks for the Amazon tip; Iâm sure others will appreciate that! đ±
I found a couple here in the states at $35 with shipping and they have 4-5 leaves
Thatâs a great find! đ± For 4-5 leaves, thatâs a pretty solid deal. Canât wait to hear how it grows for you! đż
đđđ I bought all my plants with their future home in mind
Haha, plant parent goals! đ± Itâs all about planning ahead, right? Those future plant spaces are going to look amazing! đ
Harrisburg, PA area price range $7-$19
Thatâs a great price range! đż Thanks for sharing the local info-hopefully, it helps others in your area find one! đ
Come to the tropics, come to live Miamiâ€
Miami is a plant loverâs paradise! đŽ I can only imagine how many amazing plants you have access to there. đ± Also I would move tomorrow if I could đ„°đ„°đ„°
My sister has one that I have been pestering her for a cutting âïž but she has no idea where to cut. âïž
Haha, I totally get that! âïž I still have no idea how there would be enough space between the nodes, but hopefully she figures out a way! đ€đ±