I have this huge philodendron. Can I cut at either the blue or red mark and repot or will it mean death to the plants if I do that? You can see the pot is full of roots that have come out from the stem.
Hi Anna!
We cut ours back regularly. Personally, I don't think you can kill these!
Though I will say ours is in the ground, but only after it stayed in a pot for more than about 20 years.
Well, hmmm, what is it that you're trying to achieve? Your goal?
Keeping it in same pot? Planting in ground? Larger pot?
Personally, I kind of like the tree look, but ultimately, it depends on the look you want to achieve.
I just thought maybe it "needed" a new home. However, if those that know much more than me about these beasts (which is everyone) think it will be fine as is, I will leave it. When I put it in the garage/greenhouse, I cut all the leaves off. When it comes out the beginning of May, you'd think it's done for. But, outside and a rain or 2 later it perks right up.
The garage is not an optimum greenhouse. Too dark. So, to keep things kind of in a semi-dormant state, or slow the growth down, I cut the leaves. I also do that to my Alocasias in the pots. It's their "rest" time. The temp is set at 58. The building has passive solar heat; the heat collectors cover the windows. The Spousal Unit made it. Does a good job, but sure cuts down on the natural light.
