Philodendron Rojo Congo Variegated. Grow philodendron plants in a potting mix that has excellent drainage but still holds some moisture. Soil mix for philodendrons in pots.
Philodendron congo rojo plant is a fast growing philodendron with interestingly colored new foliage that starts off as copper red then ages to an emerald green on magnificent red stems. Taxonomically the genus philodendron is still poorly known with many undescribed species. As the leaves mature they fade to a burgundy green color.
The name is inspired by the large tropical looking foliage which looks as if it has been finished with red lacquer eventually deepening to a burgundy green color as the leaves.
Philodendron rojo congo green leaf philodendron popular with aroid fans low light plants from the family araceae such as monsteras peace lilies pothos and zz plants the philodendron birkin might be hard to come by but the good news is once you land one it is easy to care for. Philodendron rojo congo care. Keep reading to learn more about growing a philodendron congo rojo and congo rojo. It gets the name rojo from its new leaves which unfurl in a deep shiny red.