How to Transplant Split-Leaf Philodendron

Prepare a planting container for the split-leaf philodendron transplant before gathering it. Fill the bottom 1/4 of a 6-inch planting container with a mix of 3 parts potting soil, 1 part perlite and 1 part compost. Make additional soil mixture for filling the pot later.

Locate a suitable portion of the split-leaf philodendron for transplanting. Find a young offshoot with immature yet well-developed foliage 3 to 5 inches from the base of the mother plant.

Insert the blade of a gardening knife into the soil between the split-leaf philodendron offshoot and the mother plant. Angle the blade of the knife under the offshoot.

Work the blade of the knife in a semicircular shape around the side of the offshoot facing the mother plant to sever the connecting roots. Lift the split-leaf philodendron offshoot from the soil and fill in the hole left by it with clean soil.

Hold the split-leaf philodendron offshoot inside the prepared planting container so the base of the stems rest 1/2 inch below the lip of the container. Fill in underneath and around the roots with the soil mixture described in Step 1 until the roots are completely buried.

Wait until the following day to water the transplanted split-leaf philodendron offshoot. Moisten the soil to a depth of 3 inches. Wait until the soil dries out in the top 1 inch before watering again. Maintain a moisture level of 1 1/2 to 2 inches after that.

Place the transplanted split-leaf philodendron offshoot where it will receive very bright to moderate light levels but no direct sunlight. Avoid moving the plant once it is acclimated to the ambient light since it may drop leaves from stress.

Watch for new leaves in two to three weeks.