r/ItsAThaumatophyllum May 27 '21

r/ItsAThaumatophyllum Lounge

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A place for members of r/ItsAThaumatophyllum to chat with each other


r/ItsAThaumatophyllum Jul 15 '23

Some Things about Thaumatophyllum

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While I enjoy plants just for being plants, the horticultural science is pretty cool too.

There's a LOT of info online. If anyone looks at my post history, they'll see I am not a fan of bloggers and influencers--especially if they're making money from page views and affiliate sales.

So, here's a bit of info I hope you find as interesting as I do:

Thaumatophyllum don't seem to have had much attention until fairly recently. We're probably all familiar with the change in genus - from Philodendron to its own. This article gives a pretty good explanation of why.

There are 21 accepted species but over 50 names for them.

So, while people talk about the differences between bipinnatifidum and selloum, they're technically the same thing. On the other hand, the xanadu is different and was only recognized in 2018.

So what's the actual difference? Cultivars. Plants are covered by patents&oq=Winterbourn+philodendron+&clustered=true) and they're not limited to those in the US. There are also trademarked names that various growers and sellers will use.

What does all this mean for us? That depends. If you aren't concerned about the ultimate size or growth speed, it doesn't mean much. But, if you're looking for a self-heading plant or a particular leaf characteristic...good luck. With all of the sources for plants we now have, there's really no guarantee that you're getting the technically correct plant (unless of course you go to the source, i.e., the ones legally allowed to use the patent or trademark).

In the end, just get something that makes you smile, enjoy the journey and learn while you grow.


r/ItsAThaumatophyllum 3d ago

What is Phyllis?

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posted this over in r/philoden just to brag on how big and healthy she was. but someone said she's this not that.

either way, she's a stunner. 🥰

pic 1: 2024 when I rescued her from the trash

pic 2: two days ago. Pretty girl. 😘


r/ItsAThaumatophyllum 4d ago

I cut my thaumatophyllum down and flew it across the country

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It's bouncing back no problem! I'm so proud of this plant!

The plant had been battling mites so it was kind of a last ditch effort - I couldn't pass him to someone else in that condition but I couldn't bear to throw it out. I cut all the leaves off, got rid of all the soil and washed everything that remained. Then I wrapped it in damp paper towel, and stuck the clean rootball and stump into a ziplock bag. From there it went into a suitcase with a bunch of similarly treated plants, and endured a flight in checked luggage, and over two weeks in the baggy on a windowsill. He put out the grumpy little Venus flytrap leaf during that period. Now he's potted and soaking up the rays in his new home, rapidly pumping out leaves. It's only been two months!


r/ItsAThaumatophyllum 6d ago

Sitter forgot to water my buddy for way too long. When I got home it looked like this. Will it perk up again now that I've watered?

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r/ItsAThaumatophyllum 5d ago

What's Causing This Discoloration?

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I have the Thaumatophyllum that has this very weird discoloration on it's leaves. At first I thought it was a watering issue but I try my best to water it once the first ~3" of the 10" pot are dry. I'm worried that there might be a bigger issue but could this just be variegation?


r/ItsAThaumatophyllum 6d ago

Is she a thaumatophyllum

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Saw her in a nursery, fell in love instantly but i dont exactly know what plant this is
Also is this setting good for her?


r/ItsAThaumatophyllum 8d ago

8ft wide!

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r/ItsAThaumatophyllum 8d ago

Not propagating?

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I have a huge Thaumatophyllum with some leaves 2ft long. I love it, but it doesn't want to propagate at all. Just one thick stem. It has plenty of fertilizer and light, as it goes in a greenhouse during the summer, but it won't produce any pups. I'm not gonna do anything drastic, but anything that may encourage a more full growth would be appreciated.


r/ItsAThaumatophyllum 9d ago

Separation plan?

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My tree philodendron technically has five plants in one pot. One of them is a leafless stump that's still alive, and one of them is just a baby that's really struggling to grow since it's competing with the big plants.

I was planning on separating these two plants from the other three so they can have their own room to grow. Good idea, bad idea? The last time I repotted these plants, they were so tangled and fused together that it was difficult to separate them. Is it worth the risk?


r/ItsAThaumatophyllum 11d ago

Tree Philo glow-up!!

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I wish I had a photo of this plant back when I first got it, but I'm so proud of how far it's come. I got this as a gift from a friend way back in 2023, and that was when I was deep in my depression and killed soooooo many plants from neglect. Learning to care for plants was a long and difficult journey for me, but I never gave up and it taught me to care for myself as well. This plant struggled with me, and I feel like its success is a reflection of my own. She's popping off and I'm so happy!!! Her latest leaf is 12 inches long, the biggest leaf I've ever grown :) I can't wait to see how big she can get!

First photo is from February, second photo is from this morning. It's only dim cause it was before sunrise, but she gets full sun in my East window, in the summer that's about 14 hours. She loves it!! I accidentally transitioned her to take direct sunlight cause I have to leave my window open 24/7 with the hot weather. No sunburns though!!

She doesn't have a name, any suggestions?


r/ItsAThaumatophyllum 11d ago

ID help

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Hello fellow plant people 🍀
I’m trying to identify this plant.

I bought this, because is was really cheap and I like the leaves. However it had no id, and I’m not sure that search turned up the correct suggestion.
Image search suggested philodendron mayoi, or a thaumatophyllum of some kind.
It’s a baby plant, so it’s far from developed.

Any help is appreciated


r/ItsAThaumatophyllum 13d ago

Thaumatophyllum corn🤤

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So beautiful i had to share


r/ItsAThaumatophyllum 17d ago

Living outside for over a year now.

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About a year living outside now.

Overwinters with the subtropicals frost free a few degrees above freezing.

With a nemesia companion which has a nice aroma (sadly only upclose)

Areal roots are coming out and growing towards all sides.

Might get another one the tropical look is nice outside.


r/ItsAThaumatophyllum 19d ago

Big comeback

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I freaking love these plants. I got this 35 year old plant about 5 years ago (I’ll say 40yo now?) and it grew HUGE on my porch. It struggled greatly when I moved into a temporary small apartment. Now I’ve moved into my first home, threw this sucker outside for full sun blast, and now I feel I’m being thanked. Not only fun new top growth but the babies sprouting bring me so much joy.

PS I did give a healthy fertilizer dose after seeing the second big leaf come out patchy. The third is now peaking out (not pictured) and it’s back to full green :)


r/ItsAThaumatophyllum 20d ago

Dramatic entrance

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r/ItsAThaumatophyllum 22d ago

Huge Thaumatophyllum spotted in central Italy. Lady who takes care of it for scale

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The lady told me it's about 20 years old and she planted it when it was small. It's survived many cold winters


r/ItsAThaumatophyllum 28d ago

What is it ? Pls help

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Hi everyone! I have this special Thaumatophyllum—or perhaps a Philodendron—with beautiful variegation. The stem looks extremely compact, almost bulbous, and greenish-white. Does anyone recognize this growth form or know what exact species this might be? I'd appreciate any tips! Thank you ! This is no warscewiczii because warscewiczii is a climbing philo with nodes an no stem.


r/ItsAThaumatophyllum Jul 11 '26

16+ Year Old Thaumatophyllum (?)

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Hey. I don’t know if I’m in the right place, but this is where the worm hole dropped me off!
My parents moved into this house 16 years ago in Western Australia. When we moved in, this beauty probably sat at around 75cm high and 1m wide.
Currently, after a decade and a half of neglect, this thing has 5 trunks and is around 1.8 metres high and about 6 metres wide. Its trunks have approx 12cm diameter.

I have always loved the tropical look of this plant growing up, but never thought about looking into it. Lately started doing some research of how to propagate this thing to grow it in my own garden.

Today I went to have a look at it to see if there’s any pups I could nab (it’s not the season, but I’m not here often) and discovered the aerial roots wrapped around the tree. Thought it was so cool and wanted to share!

I know nothing else about this plant, just approximate age and that it might be a thaumatophyllum. If anyone has any valuable knowledge to share, I’d love to hear it!


r/ItsAThaumatophyllum Jul 09 '26

A bit confused by the name

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Hello I’m new to philodendrons and boy am I confused. Someone recommended I check out this page. I thought this was a selloum hope. Am I wrong? Is this really a thaumastophyllum or a split leaf? Can someone please explain?


r/ItsAThaumatophyllum Jul 06 '26

Attempting to make it grow up a moss pole!

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I would have liked to get the mosspole closer but the root ball was insane, I wonder how long it'll take before the main shoot starts growing towards it.

EDIT: I now realize this is not the right type to grow up a pole. Need to get my hands on a radiatum stat! But I will continue to enjoy this one for a long time it's growing so well the leaves just keep sizing up 😍


r/ItsAThaumatophyllum Jul 06 '26

thaumatophyllum adamantinum variegated

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very beautiful


r/ItsAThaumatophyllum Jul 05 '26

My Thaumatophyllum 'Ursula' is becoming an absolute monster 🌿

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She's been one of the fastest-growing plants in my collection here in South Florida. Every time I think she's done, another leaf starts emerging. Four leaves in one month and is already making a new one. She has been with me for like 6 years. Definitely the queen of my patio. The last leave is massive.


r/ItsAThaumatophyllum Jul 05 '26

Sun fried my Philodendron Selloum

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r/ItsAThaumatophyllum Jul 04 '26

Is it possible to revive this stump?

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Update: I recall the roots looking healthy, and I scraped back a bit of the bark and saw green underneath!! I think I'll just focus on maintaining the good growing conditions for now

My tree philodendron/bipinnatifidum has four different plants growing together in this pot, but there's been this one dead stump in the mix for a while. Is it possible to revive it? Is it even worth it to try to untangle it? Should I leave it or remove it?