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Philodendron 'Congo'
Congo Philodendron
- Coir Moss Pole, 120cm (4-Pack)Coco coir totem for climbing aroids to root into as they grow upward.
- Natural Rooting Powder, 3 x 75gRooting hormone powder for stem and leaf cuttings.
- Precision Bonsai Pruning Scissors, 200mmFine-bladed snips for clean node cuts when taking a cutting.
- Digital Hygrometer & ThermometerLCD humidity and temperature gauge for checking a grow spot against a plant's target range.
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7cm Target Price
£8.00
Philodendron 'Congo' Morphology
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 plainer 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.
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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 collector-level prices
- Check for scale insects on petioles, a common issue on self-heading Philodendrons
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Philodendron 'Congo'
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Philodendron 'Congo'
1-3 months
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
Care Guide
Philodendron 'Congo' Care Guide & Growing Conditions
Well-draining mix: 50% potting compost, 30% perlite, 20% orchid bark.
Water when the top 3-4 cm of substrate is dry. Reduce frequency in winter.
Tolerates average household humidity; not a demanding species.
Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4 weeks in spring and summer.
Every 12-18 months, or when the crown outgrows its pot.
Common Problems
Yellow lower leaves
Overwatering or natural leaf drop with age
Check substrate moisture before watering; some lower-leaf loss is normal as the plant matures
Small, pale leaves
Insufficient light
Move to a brighter spot with indirect light
Field Reference
In the Wild
Field Reference
In the Wild
Field Notes
The Plain Parent
Congo is easy to overlook because its own red-leaved sport, Congo Rojo, gets most of the attention, but the plain green form is the actual baseline of the group, bred from Philodendron tatei and erubescens lines. It carries the same tough, self-heading habit and large glossy leaves as its red relative, just without the colour flush. Priced well below most named Philodendron hybrids and widely available, it's a dependable choice for anyone who wants the group's bold leaf size without paying the premium that colour selections in this genus usually command.
