philodendron black congo Congo Rojo Philodendron

philodendron black congo Congo Rojo PhilodendronCongo 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

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.

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

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