You put a plant in what you thought was the perfect place, but over the years that location turns out to be less than ideal. Who among gardeners hasn’t been there before?Maybe you didn’t realize how big the b
How and When to Repot Tree Philodendron Houseplants
06.06.2023 - 21:14 / gardenerspath.com / Rose Kennedy
Tips for Repotting Tree Philodendron HouseplantsOn a long-overdue visit to New Orleans, I spotted multitudes of tree philodendrons (Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum) thriving in protected areas of ordinary gardens, producing oversize, deeply lobed, heart-shaped leaves on five- or six-foot plants seemingly effortlessly.
Those who grow tree philodendrons indoors as houseplants don’t have this carefree option.
If you want yours to keep growing bigger, you’ll need to repot it when it gets too large for its container, usually every two years or so.
But first, it’s important to note that some indoor gardeners may not want to give their tree philodendrons more room to grow.
If you’re happy with the size of your plant already, you can keep it from growing bigger by trimming its roots and repotting in its existing container.
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I’m going to share key transplanting tips in this guide, and I’ll also help you to determine if one of these impressive foliage houseplants needs more root space.
Here’s what I’ll cover:
When to Repot Your Tree PhilodendronDetermining when a tree philodendron needs repotting is fairly straightforward.
Note how much time has passed since you brought the potted plant home or transplanted it last. A healthy plant will typically need a bigger container – or a root trim – every 18 months to two years.
But it’s not quite as simple as scheduling the move ahead of time and marking it on the calendar. These plants may grow at different rates depending on how healthy they are and whether you move them outdoors in the summer, which usually encourages a growth spurt.
You may also be able to buy more time if you wish by
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