Philodendron Red Congo Juvenile. Philodendron congo rojo it s quite a new cultivar of philodendron and is adaptable to all conditions except cold. This member of the philodendron family has smooth edged oval shaped leaves and can be found in a wide variety of species such as rojo red leaves emerald dark green moonlight washed out light green and green.
Pruning remove dry or dead leaves all year round but save any major pruning for the spring and summer months. Philodendron congo is a large leafed houseplant that at first glance embraces the feel of the jungle. Red congos generally shed old leaves every month or two so when you see a single leaf looking sad simply remove it and move on.
It gets the name rojo from its new leaves which unfurl in a deep shiny red.
The philodendron congo rojo is an attractive warm weather plant that produces showy flowers and interesting leaves. This is a new type of philodendron cultivar that thrives in warm environments. Take care of your red congo and it will take care of you. Stiff stem aids the plant standing upright when it matures.
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