Congo Rojo Philodendron is a hybrid variety of the tropical non-climbing evergreen shrub with upright glossy foliage that unfurls as a bright red color and darken with age. They are self-heading, which means they grow new foliage in layers from a single stalk which gives them an upright shape. Grows best with bright indirect sun with protection from afternoon sun and consistently moist well-drained soils. Congo Rojo is an easy care house plant but toxic to pets! Place in an area that cannot be reached by them.
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Type: |
Houseplant |
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Light Requirements: |
Medium to Bright Indirect Light |
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Watering Schedule: |
Water every 7-10 days |
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Growth Habit: |
Upright |
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Bloom Color: |
N/A |
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Soil Type: |
General- Well Draining |
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Pet Friendly: |
No. Toxic to Both Pets and Humans. |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Let the top few inches of soil dry out between watering. Spray the leaves down regularly to deter dust/pests and provide some extra humidity.
PLANT NERD TIPS: : These can be slow growing, so they’re a great option if you have a specific pot or space you’re trying to fill long-term.
IMAGE: Emőke Dénes, Philodendron 'Rojo Congo' - Kew 1, CC BY-SA 40
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
