Philodendron Hope
Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum
Also called Hope selloum, Tree philodendron and Philodendron selloum
Houseplant · AroidsIT WANTS A METRE AND A HALF EACH WAY and it does not climb — this is a self-heading plant that spreads sideways. Measure the corner before you buy it, not after.
Care at a glance
- Ease
- Easy
- Water
- Every 8 daysDrench and drain — water the whole surface until it runs from the holes.
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Feed
- Every 45 days
- Humidity
- Average to high
- Hardiness
- Indoors, or out in high summer RHS H1B, to 10°C
- Size
- 1.5 m tall · 1.5 m across
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Origin
- South America
Is it safe for pets and people?
PetsToxic to pets
Affects dogs, cats, horses.
PeopleHarmful if eaten, and irritates skin
All parts — the sap carries needle-sharp calcium oxalate crystals.
HandlingTake care handling it
RHS category C — harmful if eaten, and a skin and eye irritant.
Checked against ASPCA and RHS on 2026-08-04.
A guide, not veterinary or medical advice. If a pet or a person has eaten a plant and you are worried, call your vet or doctor now — don’t wait for signs to appear. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.