4.4K views · 325 reactions | Tropical plants can create the mood of a cool oasis, even in the middle of scorching summer temperatures. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk Ballard talks about the advantages of the durable and beautiful tropical plant, split leaf philodendron. | LSU AgCenter | Facebook

Selloum Philodendron have the best leaves. Look at that definition! Yearly, I have large philodendrons flanking my front door and they grow crazy fast. Recently, I split and replanted them like I do every season. Over time, Selloum Philodendron become over grown with large, trunk-like stems. Separating the multiple plants that form and cutting back some of the roots stimulates new fresh growth for the year. Do not worry about being too aggressive. I often cut off most of the leaves and completel