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Philodendron 'Congo Rojo'
Congo Rojo Philodendron
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Philodendron 'Congo Rojo' Morphology
About Philodendron 'Congo Rojo'
Philodendron 'Congo Rojo' is a deep-red colour selection from the Congo hybrid group, bred for its glossy burgundy foliage that deepens further under strong light. New leaves emerge a bright coppery-red before darkening to a rich wine colour with maturity, giving mature plants a two-tone canopy of dark and bright red leaves. It shares the Congo group's tough, self-heading habit and undemanding care, making it one of the more forgiving red-leaved Philodendrons for beginners looking to add colour without extra difficulty. You'll also see it listed the other way round in the trade, as Philodendron 'Rojo Congo'; both names refer to the same plant.
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Before You Buy
Shared checklist for Philodendron 'Congo' and its cultivated forms
- 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 Rojo'
Shared across every form of Philodendron 'Congo' — see this form's own Morphology for variegation-specific propagation notes.
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 Rojo' Care Guide & Growing Conditions
General care shared across all forms of Philodendron 'Congo' — cultivated forms may need brighter light or higher humidity than the plain species; check this form's Quick Facts above.
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
