Philodendron 'Lickety Split'
Best statement plant for indoor gardeners seeking a lush tropical aesthetic.
Bring a touch of the tropics indoors with the Philodendron 'Lickety Split'. This striking South American native is celebrated for its deeply lobed leaves, creating a lush, jungle-like ambiance in your home. It thrives in warm, humid environments and prefers medium to bright indirect light. Arriving as an established plant, it's ready to grow and can reach an impressive height of up to almost 5 feet, making a significant statement in any indoor space. This plant is potted in an 8-inch container, perfect for enhancing your interior decor.
$74.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
141
/ 10298
#141 in Potted Houseplants
Price vs Category Average
+44%
Above average
Pot Diameter
8
/ inches
Who it's for
- Interior designers seeking a dramatic, architectural statement piece
- Apartment dwellers needing compact, self-supporting greenery
- Busy plant owners wanting a forgiving, low-maintenance variety
Who should skip it
- Families with curious pets or small children
- Collectors with limited floor space for wide-spreading plants
- Owners who dislike tedious, detail-oriented leaf cleaning
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Deeply lobed foliage creates an immediate, dramatic tropical focal point.
Growth Potential
Reaches impressive heights, transforming empty corners into lush indoor jungles.
Care Accessibility
Requires consistent humidity and light, demanding more attention than basic succulents.
Establishment Status
Arrives as a mature, healthy specimen ready for immediate home integration.
Spatial Versatility
Large footprint necessitates a dedicated, spacious area for optimal development.
Environmental Adaptability
Thrives best in specific warm, humid conditions mimicking its native habitat.
Key Specs
Pot Diameter
8 inches
Mature Height
up to almost 5 feet (60 inches)
Scientific Name
Philodendron bipinnatifidum
Plant Type
Flowering Plant
Light Requirement
Medium or Bright Indirect Light
Humidity Requirement
High
Fragrance
None
Pot Included
Yes
Features
- Deeply lobed, tropical foliage
- Impressive mature height potential
- Thrives in warm, humid conditions
- Prefers medium to bright indirect light
- Arrives as an established plant
- Suitable for indoor environments
- Requires moderate watering
What customers say
Customer sentiment centers on the Philodendron Lickety Split's exceptional quality and robust health upon arrival. Reviewers consistently praise the plant's dramatic, deeply lobed foliage and vibrant color, noting it often exceeds expectations. A key positive theme is the superior packaging, which ensures minimal damage and soil loss during shipping. Buyers highlight the plant's immediate vigor, evidenced by strong root systems and rapid new growth, truly living up to its name. While some found the initial size modest, this concern is quickly overshadowed by the plant's resilience and immediate acclimation success. Overall, this Philodendron is viewed as a unique, high-value specimen that offers significant long-term growth potential, earning strong recommendations.
Know before you buy
The 'Lickety Split' can reach a height of nearly 5 feet. Since it features a wide, sprawling leaf structure, ensure you have a dedicated corner or floor space that allows for both its vertical growth and its horizontal spread.
Moderate watering means you should allow the top 1 to 2 inches of soil to dry out completely before watering again. Always check the soil moisture with your finger rather than sticking to a strict calendar schedule, as light and temperature levels will change how quickly it dries.
While it can tolerate lower light levels, it will grow much slower and may lose its signature lush, deeply lobed appearance. For the best results, place it in a spot that receives bright, indirect light, such as near an east-facing window.
You can increase humidity by grouping it with other houseplants, placing it on a pebble tray filled with water, or using a humidifier nearby. These methods help mimic its native tropical environment and prevent the leaf edges from browning.
It arrives as an established plant in an 8-inch container, so it does not need to be repotted immediately. It is best to let the plant acclimate to your home's environment for a few weeks before considering a move to a larger decorative pot.
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