The Bloom of the Day for December 13th, 2014 was Tree Philodendron (Philodendron bipinnatifidum).
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December 13th, 2014: Tree Philodendron (Philodendron bipinnatifidum) by nomosno
I have never heard of a tree philodendron. I once saw a philodendron so big it went from one side of a room, across the top of wall to wall, sliding glass doors to the other side of the room, and it had blooms and fruit on it. I do not remember what the blossoms looked like tho. Nor the fruit. It has been so long ago, like about 50 years, so I just don't remember. But, will always remember that plant.
Probably because we were visiting in California and I am from the NE corner of Washington State. Pretty cool up here to expect to ever see it again.
So I did enjoy seeing your blossom now. Thank you.
We call them Split Leaf Philodendron here. I didn't know they bloomed until spring of 2013. We had a very mild winter, and mine didn't lose its leaves, and it bloomed heavily.
well, I don't know if you guys are really lucky or not. I have been on St. Simon's Island and also Jekyl Island and the FLETC there. Remember the signs posted on the grass about watching for snakes after a rain. I never saw any snakes, but I didn't want to either. I am assuming you are living on St. Simon's Island now.
And Kell, I know where you live. I can see where both of you have those plants growing so well. I really like them. I have one that really struggles.with 4 leaves. I don't have enough windows for light where they would do good.
I do have one I have had in an oak barrel for 30 years. It is amazing. It flowers every year. I may water it twice a year. It has tons of aerial roots and must gets its water from the air. Though the roots will latch onto my stucco house and do damage so my husband has been known to cut them all off at times. It is impossible to kill even with severe neglect.
PS Hi Jeanette! Hope you have a great holiday!
I do live on Saint Simons, and my husband works at FLETC. We do have snakes here, but not more than anywhere else, I don't guess. We moved here from New Orleans about 4 years ago. The climate here is about the same, but the soil here is nothing but sand. I have to amend everything I plant.
Fun talking to you both. Have a nice Christmas and a wonderful new year!!