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Philodendron Selloum is a fantastic houseplant known for its beautiful big-lobed leaves that suck pollutants from the air.

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Thus, do not let this amazing plant go to waste, but propagate them every year to multiply their numbers.

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Ride along for a complete guide on how to propagate your Philodendron Selloum.

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How to Know if Philodendron Selloum is Ready to Propagate?

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Philodendron Selloum is ready for propagation whenever it matures. You would know this by the size of its leaves, spanning 3-feet.

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However, it may take years above it can produce large leaves. The plant reaches its full maturity in 10 or more years.

So, your best bet is to wait until repotting or next spring when the plant is actively growing.

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Where to Cut Philodendron Selloum for Propagation?

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Propagating a trailing Philodendron Selloum into more plants is super easy.

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You just need to cut stems for propagation or alternatively use roots for propagation.

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How to Propagate Philodendron Selloum?

Propagating Stem Cuttings

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Get an appropriate small-sized container to place the clippings.

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Use a porous mix containing perlite, vermiculite, and orchid bark.

Fill the potting mix into the container and moisten it by adding water.

Next, place the clipping into the potting mix.

Propagating Root Cuttings

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Prepare the root by discarding thin root and fibrous lateral roots.

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Make a horizontal cut at the upper end and an angled cut at the lower back.

Fill a small-sized pot (5-6″) with a proper potting mix.

 Gently insert the rooted cutting into the soil so that the horizontal cut lies just below the compost layer.