These artificial Split Leaf philodendron, Monstera are nearly 29 inches long. Smaller than our large size monstera, the leaves are 8 inches wide at their widest point. Use in sets of 3 in tall containers.
FAQs, cleaning, and designing with tropicals:
- Most faux tropicals like our Split Leaf Philodendron, Monstera stem are made with combinations of plastic, polyester, and wire
- Artificial stems ship flat, but in most cases bendable into more realistic shapes
- Occasionally dust your stems with a feather duster. You can wash your faux tropicals under running water, held upside down, briefly. Or wipe with a damp cloth. Do not submerge in water.
- The base stems are sometimes thick and wood-like. Trim with sturdy wire cutters
- You’ll want to design your tall tropical stems in tall containers. Clear glass is pretty, but baskets and rustic pottery work well, too
- Pair with tropical flowers for tall free-form arrangements.
- If you make a permanent floral arrangement in a traditional container, you’ll want to anchor your greenery in dry floral foam.
- Dry floral foam does not hold water and offers a sturdy base to hold your plants
- You may hot glue your floral foam to your container interior, although if you’re not mailing or moving your arrangement, it’s not necessary
- Cover your floral foam with dry moss, pebbles or bark
- Now the fun starts. Use as many tropical stems as will fit into your container
- For bouquets, feel free to cut, trim, and divide your faux tropicals into smaller parts. Sturdy wire cutters will cut through hard bases
- Think about this simple design rule for arrangements: Use 3, 5, and 7 stems to fill your vase.
- Enjoy!
