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Philodendron 'Congo'

Congo Philodendron

Very High
LightBright indirect light
Medium
HumidityModerate humidity (50-70%)
Warm
Temperature18-28°C
Medium
SizeMedium (60-90 cm)
Fast
Growth RateModerate to Fast
Easy
DifficultyForgiving of missed waterings, average home humidity, and imperfect light. A solid pick for beginners or low-fuss collections.
Hybrid£ · CommonHighHorticultural hybrid, bred from Philodendron tatei and Philodendron erubescens lines.
£8· 7cm plant
DescriptionMarketForms & CultivarsIn the WildPropagationCare Guide

Aroid Atlas Price Guide

£8Base· 7cm plant
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Pricing Data Key

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High/Good Confidence: 15+ recent online sales. Highly reliable market guide.
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Moderate Confidence: 5-14 recent sales. Good general guide, but prices may vary.
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Limited Data: Under 5 sales. Relying on shop stock listings and estimates.

Community price estimate based on limited sales history

ℹ️ Baseline Index ValueThe baseline index value represents the current market rate for an established 7cm whole pot specimen. Prices for other sizes, nodes, rooted cuttings, or mother plants are calculated proportionally from this base index guide.

Price Estimate by Stage

Estimated value

~£8

7cm Plant

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Philodendron 'Congo' Morphology

leaf ShapeBroadly ovateEgg-shaped leaves, with the wider end near the base.-cordateHeart-shaped foliage, featuring a rounded notch (sinus) where the leaf stem attaches.
leaf Length25-40 cm
leaf Width18-28 cm
petiole ColorGreen
venationPinnateVeins or lobes arranged like a feather, branching out symmetrically on both sides of a single main central vein., understated
textureGlossy, leathery
variegationN/A
growth HabitUpright self-heading rosette

About Philodendron 'Congo'

Philodendron 'Congo' is the plain green parent of the widely grown Congo breeding group, best known through its red-leaved sport 'Congo Rojo'. The species itself carries large, glossy, deep green leaves on a tough, self-heading rosette with no climbing stem, and shares the group's easy care and rapid growth. Though less visually dramatic than its red-leaved offspring, plain Congo remains a dependable, inexpensive staple for anyone wanting a bold-leaved Philodendron without the premium usually attached to colour selections.

Market Analysis

Philodendron 'Congo' Price Guide & Auction Value

Historical eBay auction metrics and live retailer listings updated weekly.

No eBay auction history available yet. Data is collected automatically as sales appear on eBay UK.

Before You Buy

Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing

  • Look for a healthy central crown with no signs of rot at the base
  • Widely available and inexpensive — be cautious of prices implying rarity
  • Check for scale insects on petioles, a common issue on self-heading Philodendrons

Propagation Guide

How to Propagate Philodendron 'Congo'

Methods
DivisionStem cutting with node
Difficulty
Easy
Time to Establish

1-3 months

True From Cuttings
Yes

Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings

Divide at the base once multiple crowns develop; single-node stem cuttings root readily in water or moist substrate.

Care Guide

Philodendron 'Congo' Care Guide & Growing Conditions

Substrate

Well-draining mix: 50% potting compost, 30% perlite, 20% orchid bark.

Watering

Water when the top 3-4 cm of substrate is dry. Reduce frequency in winter.

Humidity

Tolerates average household humidity; not a demanding species.

Fertilising

Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4 weeks in spring and summer.

Repotting

Every 12-18 months, or when the crown outgrows its pot.

Common Problems

Problem

Yellow lower leaves

Cause

Overwatering or natural leaf drop with age

Fix

Check substrate moisture before watering; some lower-leaf loss is normal as the plant matures

Problem

Small, pale leaves

Cause

Insufficient light

Fix

Move to a brighter spot with indirect light

Retail Price?The average price across tracked UK retailers (nurseries and specialty stores).
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Not currently stocked by tracked UK retailers
Market Trend?Recent 4-week median vs. the prior 4 weeks. A rise only counts as 'Rising' when it's corroborated across the sample (not just one high sale) and confidence is decent — otherwise it's labelled a 'Spike'. Declines aren't treated as bad news: they're the expected trend as stock gets propagated.
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Not enough history to calculate a trend

How prices are calculated: The AA Price uses online sold listings converted to GBP at current exchange rates, excluding extreme outliers to ensure a fair-value guide. Falls back to UK retail average when auction data is unavailable.

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