Philodendrons are among the most popular choices for houseplants due to their attractive foliage and easy care. The plants come in more than 100 varieties that vary in size, color, and growth habit.

Philodendron burle marx (Philodendron burle marxii) is a popular houseplant from Brazil, known for its vibrant, arrow-shaped leaves and easy-going nature. This tropical plant thrives indoors, reaching ...

QUESTION: The large-leaf philodendrons in our yard have grown tall. When and how are they pruned? ANSWER: Pruning philodendron selloum and similar large-leaf types is performed best during the spring ...

About 50 years ago, my great-aunt gave me a philodendron and, remarkably, it has survived these many years. However, its growth pattern baffles me.

In time, many houseplants will outgrow their space or become straggly and unbalanced. Pruning and pinching creates a healthy, attractive indoor garden, encourages new growth and corrects structural ...

Q: I have a philodendron as a houseplant and I am embarrassed to admit I think it is dying. The plant is limp, with the lower leaves turning yellow, and when I do water, I see water gush from the ...

Philodendrons can be either vining, meaning they trail, or self-heading, meaning they grow upright. Allow philodendron soil to dry out between waterings and keep them in bright indirect sunlight. All ...

Monstera deliciosa, often called Split Leaf Philodendron or Swiss cheese plant, is not really a philodendron. When young, Monsteras lack perforations, or lobes, and resemble philodendron leaves. Some ...

Q: I have a giant split-leaf philodendron as part of koi pond landscaping. It is more than 10 feet tall and shows no sign of slowing down. What can I do to control its growth? — P.G., Spring A: These ...