I have this philodendron and have been calling it P. Bipinnatifidum for about a year now. My buddy came over to call it a Xanadu. so many out there....So many Phils. What would you call it? Did not think it was appropriate for ID for as i thought i already know?? PS; guest starring the Kalanchoe.....dont mind him.

My eyesight isn't the greatest but it sure looks more like Tree Philodendron (Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum) to me, rather than Thaumatophyllum xanadu

Leaf comparisons:

ive seen some that could be such a toss up, philodendrons are tricky sometimes.

Xanadu is usually a more compact plant with smaller leaves. Does it matter?

I guess they always look different to me, quite significant details even when i see two properly identified xanadus right next to eachother. It mattered to me i guess.....and just the countless others wondering about....well i dunno, Biological Diversity? just a thought....

Yes, Philo xanadu is a much more compact grower, with much smaller leaves!

P. xanadu


P. bipinnatifidum

Plants of the same species and even the same variety often do not look identical. To make an analogy, within the human species there is tremendous variability in appearance, even among family members carrying the same genes. Yes, biodiversity.

well now i know. see it matters

i've always known this as the king philodendron... though there are a few common names.