I have a huge split leaf philadendrum(?) that I would like to divide anyone know how?

Answer 1

Use a very sharp knife (like a carving knife) and cut the root ball into 3 equal pieces. Repot them and keep it properly watered for the first few weeks with a little fertilizer after a couple of days so that you don't burn the roots just after they were cut.

Answer 2

If there are babies in the soil under it, that would be the easiest way, but if not then just take and cut a small unflowered branch off and put it into a container of water. Put it in filtered morning sunlight. It should start to sprout roots in about 2 weeks or so. After the roots appear, leave it in the water for at least 2 more weeks, and then transplant it into soil. Keep it watered (once a week or so) and in filtered light until your sure the roots have taken. (2 to 3 weeks) Remember to keep it watered. After you are sure it has taken, you can give it a little fertilizer. Good luck.

Answer 3

Good answers. Philodendrons root easily in water. If you choose to cut the mother plant's root ball water it with "Root Stimulator" Fertilome makes a good product I've used with great success. It eliminates transplant shock for all plants. Have fun