{"product_id":"philodendron-lacerum-philodendron-feuilles-lacerees","title":"Philodendron lacerum (Lacerated-leaf philodendron) — H65 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"philodendron-lacerum\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Long, spear-shaped leaves • ✂️ Edges divided into strips • 💚 Bright green • 🪴 Airy clump on long petioles • ⛅ Bright light or partial shade • 💧 Moderate watering • 📏 H65 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePhilodendron lacerum\u003c\/strong\u003e bears long, pointed, spear-shaped leaves whose edges are divided into irregular strips: its Latin name \u003cem\u003elacerum\u003c\/em\u003e means \"torn.\" \u003cstrong\u003eNative to the forests of the Greater Antilles\u003c\/strong\u003e, Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola, it is still an uncommon \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/philodendron\"\u003ephilodendron\u003c\/a\u003e in garden centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts leaves unfold horizontally at the end of long petioles, forming an airy, spreading clump that fills the space without weighing it down. In nature, it climbs along trunks; in a pot, it grows as a clump and can climb a moss pole as it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-philodendron\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich philodendron should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe catalog's split-leaf philodendrons, according to the desired shape:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhilodendron lacerum\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) - long, pointed leaves with lacerated edges, spreading clump, H65 cm. The most unusual and airy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhilodendron 'Lickety Split'\u003c\/strong\u003e - large, rounded leaves divided into numerous lobes, dense clump, H70 cm. The fullest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/philodendron-pedatum-27cm-130cm\"\u003ePhilodendron Pedatum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - finely divided leaves, climbing habit on a support, H130 cm. The tallest version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/philodendron-selloum-atom-12cm-25cm\"\u003ePhilodendron Selloum 'Atom'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - small, wavy and curly leaves, compact habit, H25 cm. The mini version for a shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eTo discover other plants with unusual foliage, explore our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-rares-et-originales-lesquelles-choisir-et-comment-les-entretenir\"\u003erare and unusual plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExposure \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilodendron lacerum grows in the tropical understory: it likes abundant but filtered light, stable warmth, and air that is not too dry - a balance detailed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/lumiere-et-humidite-trouver-le-bon-equilibre\"\u003elight and humidity\u003c\/a\u003e guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright and indirect, 1 or 2 meters from a window; partial shade tolerated; avoid direct afternoon sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e living room, office, on a low piece of furniture or on the floor, with space on the sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e between 18 and 27 °C, never below 15 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e radiators, air conditioning directed at the plant, and cold draughts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAllow it around 70 cm of width: its petioles spread horizontally and its leaves need air to unfurl without rubbing against a wall and creasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most philodendrons, it prefers potting soil that dries out slightly between waterings rather than a pot that is constantly waterlogged. Lower leaves turning yellow often indicate overwatering, as explained in our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/feuilles-jaunes-5-causes-et-solutions\"\u003eyellowing leaves\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — when the first 3 centimetres of potting soil are dry, about once a week in summer and every two weeks in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature; empty the saucer after 15 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertiliser for green plants, once a month from spring to the end of summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e normal household air is sufficient; higher humidity produces larger, more deeply cut leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e every two years in spring, in a pot 3 to 5 cm wider and well-draining potting soil; follow our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/rempotage-des-plantes-dinterieur-quand-comment-et-dans-quoi-rempoter-guide-complet\"\u003erepotting houseplants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe older leaves at the base occasionally turn yellow: cut them off at the base to keep the clump neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts spreading shape and strap-like leaves add movement to a plant corner, paired with more compact or colourful foliage, as suggested in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/philodendron-guide-complet-varietes-entretien\"\u003ecomplete philodendron guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a touch of colour,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/anthurium-red-fleur-de-flamant\"\u003eAnthurium Red\u003c\/a\u003e — its bright red flowers stand out against the vivid green of the cut leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a contrast of patterns,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-ornata-plante-tropicale-au-feuillage-raye-rose-o14cm-50cm\"\u003eCalathea Ornata\u003c\/a\u003e beside it — its fine pink stripes on dark leaves echo the lacerum's straps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo contrast the shapes,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/philodendron-imperial-green-philodendron-imperial-vert\"\u003ePhilodendron 'Imperial Green'\u003c\/a\u003e — its large, full, glossy leaves highlight the cuts of the lacerum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/elho-vibes-fold-22cm-blanc-cache-pot-design\"\u003ewhite Elho Vibes Fold Ø22 cm decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e — its white color and facets lighten the base and highlight the green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlaced on a low piece of furniture, it drapes slightly over the sides: its strap-like leaves are best viewed from slightly above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive it a moss pole if it becomes elongated:\u003c\/strong\u003e as they grow, some stems stretch out and look for support. Loosely tie them to a stake: the new leaves will then become larger and more deeply cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurn the pot every month:\u003c\/strong\u003e the petioles grow toward the light. A regular quarter-turn prevents the clump from leaning to one side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow down in winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e space out waterings and stop fertilizing from October to March, as explained in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-dinterieur-en-hiver-comment-les-aider-a-survivre-et-meme-prosperer-pendant-les-mois-froids\"\u003e5 steps for helping indoor plants survive and even thrive during the cold months\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePhilodendron lacerum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lacerated-leaf philodendron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Araceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e forests of the Greater Antilles (Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H65 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e spreading clump; may climb a stake as it grows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 to 120 cm indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright, indirect light; partial shade tolerated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, let the potting soil dry out to a depth of 3 cm between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 27 °C, minimum 15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-draining potting soil for green plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, bright green, spear-shaped with deeply cut edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by animals and children (calcium oxalates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Urban jungle \/ Original plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the number of leaves and the depth of the cuts naturally vary from one plant to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278088315145,"sku":"56726","price":45.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/thumbnail_2000_89e7179d-e975-4cff-86d7-320b255021aa.jpg?v=1787749525","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/philodendron-lacerum-lacerated-leaf-philodendron","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}