Can anyone tell me what kind of plant this is?

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It is over 20 years old and very tall, was a gift from my honey's son for fathers day when he was little. I can't figure out what it is, a name for it?

q can anyone tell me what kind of plant this is , gardening, plant id

Just finally grew itself a couple more plants when I stuck the roots in the dirt.

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Hugh Mackay on Jun 08, 2016
That's a Swiss Cheese Plant (Latin name, Monstera deliciosa). They do reach an impressive size!

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Joan Harvey on Jun 08, 2016
Split-leaf philodendron.

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Coco Henry on Jun 08, 2016
In Texas I think it's only known as a Split Leaf Philodendron.....

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- Christina Sandas on Jun 08, 2016
  @Thank You Coco Henry !
  
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Paula C. F. Westmoreland on Jun 08, 2016
Looks like a giant walking stick, creepy looking

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- Christina Sandas on Jun 08, 2016
  @Paula C. F. Westmoreland actually it's a cool looking plant in person, looks like it belongs in a jungle or something. The important thing is it's easy to care for with my brown thumb I haven't killed it! :)
  
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Janet Pizaro on Jun 08, 2016
Split leaf philodendron. It is not a difficult plant at all to take care of. From the photo it does appear to need repotting. Water only when dry to the touch.

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- Christina Sandas on Jun 08, 2016
  @Janet Pizaro We had just re-potted it within the last year to a much bigger pot than it had been in, and thought were losing it after that. It looked like it went into shock & was dying or something. Do you think it should have a deeper pot? Thanks
  
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- Hugh Mackay on Jun 08, 2016
  It's not usually a good idea to repot any plant into a much larger pot, so it could be suffering from overpotting. Also, did you move the plant from it's original position when you repotted it? They're generally easy to grow but these guys are odd in that they can be quite temperamental about being moved and can look very sorry for themselves until they get used to the new place. Just give it a spot where it can stay, undisturbed and some TLC and it should come back OK.
  
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- Janet Pizaro on Jun 08, 2016
  @Hugh Mackay That is improper information.Repotting plants always go in to the next size.
  
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- Janet Pizaro on Jun 08, 2016
  @Christina Sandas Just out of curiosity what size pot was it in and what size did you transplant it to? Rule of thumb should be the next size up or if need be no more then two sizes up?
  
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- Christina Sandas on Jun 08, 2016
  @Janet Pizaro It was in 13 inch, which was way too small for how big it had gotten, now is 18 inch. I also just noticed the soil level is only half way, maybe I should add some more soil?
  
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- Janet Pizaro on Jun 08, 2016
  @Christina Sandas For sure. The pot size is fine. Do add the soil up to the line you see in the pot. Next I always get great results when weather permits putting plants to camp. At this point fill up with more soil,do not over water and place under a porch to acclimate for an outdoor situation. Just a couple of days. Then place in a shaded area and see what happens.
  
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- Christina Sandas on Jun 08, 2016
  @Janet Pizaro Ok, thank you! Would this plant survive on the porch in a permanent situation? Sure takes up a lot of room in the house, & we don't really have a sunny window with free space
  
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- Janet Pizaro on Jun 08, 2016
  @Christina Sandas No sorry only for the summer time.It is a low light plant and does require a sunny window just filtered light.
  
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- Christina Sandas on Jun 08, 2016
  Ok, thanks so much for your advice, very much appreciated.
  
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- Janet Pizaro on Jun 08, 2016
  @Christina Sandas Keep me posted. I will tell you a lot of responders make comments .I have been in the gardening field for many years and have total confidence on my answers.Good Luck
  
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- Christina Sandas on Jun 08, 2016
  @Janet Pizaro I will. Thanks, it's on the porch now:) It's very top heavy, I have to pin it up.
  
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M Rosa Miguel on Jun 08, 2016
Philodendrum

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Donna on Jun 08, 2016
Monsterea

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Gay7174854 on Jun 08, 2016
It is a split-leaf philodendron

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Dia4379613 on Jun 08, 2016
I know it as a Monstereo Deliciscio (may be my family add on) I don't know if this is a philodendron or not.

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Barbara on Jun 09, 2016
Monstera deliciosa

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Sheila Harvey on Jun 09, 2016
monster deliciosa

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Cek7227903 on Jun 09, 2016
split-leaved philodendron

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RayHart on Jun 10, 2016
Swiss cheese plant.

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Lyn2398900 on Jun 10, 2016
Philodendron is right! And you can cut starts from it, place in water and it will root! That's if you want to keep it a smaller size.

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Christina Sandas on Jun 11, 2016
How do you cut starts? Cut the root thats growing out of the stem?

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- ObiaMan on Sep 24, 2016
  By now you may know the answer. But, if not, you can cut a section of the plant off and lay it in the dirst, covering where the roots along the stem stick out. You could cut it into sections and make many plantings or you could just lay down a stem still attached and as new plants emerge, just dig them up and cut loose from the parent plant.
  
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ObiaMan on Jun 11, 2016
Philodendron. If you'd lay the stalk down on dirt it'll grow new plants all along it where the roots hang out. It can cover a large area over time. They'll grow up walls and fences and trees where the roots along the stem will grab hold.

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Gabrielle Falk on Aug 06, 2016
I'm from Sydney Australia, and it is most definitely a philodendron. They will go crazy in the garden if you are not careful. They have little tendrils that will stick on to a wall etc.. Just like ivy. If you really want to strike a piece, put a piece that you have cut in a container (clear - so it can get some sun) of water, and it will shoot no problem. But be aware. They just grow and grow. You can't kill them. I've been trying to 'do away' with one for a couple of years, and the darn thing just keeps regrowing. I've tried blackberry poison, and even chlorine and hydrochloric acid that I use in the swimming pool. Still keeps growing.

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Irene Findlay on Sep 13, 2016
Put desire on it it will die.

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Irene Findlay on Sep 13, 2016
Sorry diesel !

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