Split Leaf Philodendron Vs Monstera
Split leaf philodendron vs monsteraThese plants are both completely different than monstera but go by the same nickname in some cases.
Split leaf philodendron vs monstera. Monstera deliciosa is the scientific name. Since they hail from similar regions and climates and have many of the same habits care for a split leaf philodendron is similar to that of a monstera. However a split leaf philodendron is actually a philodendron while the monstera is not. The name stuck and that is why you see split leaf philodendron or swiss cheese philodendron stuck on a label on a monstera pot.
Split leaf philodendron monstera deliciosa also known as swiss cheese plant produces large glossy green leaves. So i think you have the plant you have been wanting. In fact a monstera that doesn t get enough light and loses its split leaves looks quite similar to a philodendron. Each leaf features deep splits that give the plant an unusual texture.
Unlike the fiddle leaf fig a split leaf philodendron monstera deliciosa is known to be very easy to grow. Although in defense of the fiddle leaf i ve had no problem with the two i have in my house. The split leaf philodendron also called monstera deliciosa or swiss cheese plant is a large popular easy care houseplant that is not really in the philodendron family. Philodendrion split leaf or split leaf philodendron are a couple of its common names based off of m.
There is a great deal of confusion about what to call this plant. Here are our tips for growing a split leaf philodendron and keeping it healthy. Philodendron bipinnatifidum and philodendron selloum. The proper name of the plant is monstera deliciosa.
A monstera is a monstera and philodendrons are philodendrons and monstera are not philodendrons and now maybe we have a more clear understanding of why. I water both of them once a week and keep them next to a window with filtered light. It is often incorrectly called split leaf philodendron. Here is just one of the links i found stating these are the same plant.
Nick pileggi 189 415 views. Monsteras don t make great hanging plants and need a bit more sunlight than philodendrons at least if you want their leaves to have the dramatic split leaf pattern. Deliciosa s previous and inaccurate taxonomic designation. How to propagate monstera deliciosa split leaf philodendron duration.
There are two true species of philodendron that go by the name split leaf philodendron. Monstera mike 10 802 views.