Philodendron Congo Red Core. Plant as a border in tropical style gardens and shaded underplanting perfect indoors in pots planting. Did you know that it gets the name rojo from its new leaves which unfurl in a deep shiny red.
Prefers a sheltered position avoid direct sunlight mulch and water regularly until the plant is established. It is fast growing and can reach about 3 x 3 m in size. Philodendron rojo congo is a large plant with thick shiny smooth edged leaves.
Big leafy plant with glossy heart shaped leaves.
Philodendron rojo congo care. The philodendron congo rojo is a large leafed plant that has elongated oval shaped leaves in various shades of red burgundy and dark green. Pruning remove dry or dead leaves all year round but save any major pruning for the spring and summer months. Philodendron rojo congo description.