Is it normal for some "Philodendron" house plants to live for 19 years or longer??

I am shocked and yet very surprized at myself.


I have had this same 'Philodendron' house plant here just 5 feet from me for 19 long years now.


A Church friend gave me this Philodendron plant back in September of 1988 for a house-warming party for me.





It is the most hardest Plant to accidently 'Kill' lol.


I am considered a Green-Thumb person but,,,,,, several times in the 19 years, I'v gone 10-12 days before I'd Remember to Water my Philodendron house plant again : )


Once in July of 1997, I really almost Killed my (( never say die, house plant )) Failed to Water it for almost 4 weeks.


I just Soaked my entire Philodendron plant in MIRACLE-GRO in the sink 10 inches high for


7 hours and Quickly came back to full health Green.


I truely love my 'Plant' as though it's my baby LOL. It's been through and Seen Alot in those 19 years with me.





*Once again, Is it normal for Philodendron house plants to Live for 19 years or longer ??

Is it normal for some "Philodendron" house plants to live for 19 years or longer??
Sure! They are very hardy and pretty forgiving. You can even start new plants from it by taking cuttings (say about 6 inches long, with 2 or 3 leaves on it) stick in cup of water until new roots form and then plant it.





Your plant likes you :)
Reply:Thanks! Oh yes it is very easy to do cuttings and re pot them once you get some roots going. A small glass container with a few cuttings also makes a nice little spot of greenery while rooting. Report Abuse

Reply:Yep. Like you said, almost impossible to kill them. I have some of my grandmothers houseplants that are almost 50 years old. Go figure.
Reply:You know, this is very interesting. I never thought of it before, but I've had mine for 15 years and have never considered it's age. Who knows how long, but it obviously lives a really long time. I think its a wonderful plant. I've created many plants from the one I have. They are so easy and practically impossible to kill. I rescued one from a friend that had only two leaves left on it because it had been neglected so badly. I managed to revive it by simply giving it new soil and regular watering. Philos are great and I recommend the often.

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