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Philodendron Red Congo - Plant

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Description

Philodendron Rojo congo is a large evergreen perennial shrub species that produces big, attractive oval to lance-shaped leaves with fleshy red stems. This large plant is well-placed in big spaces and contrasts nicely with green foliage plants.

Its new leaves are chocolate brown to coppery red, maturing to dark green/green with a reddish tinge. The leaf stems are a bright red.

Sr Item name
1 Philodendron Red Congo - Plant
2 5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)

Plant Specifications

Plant Height 12 inch (30 cm)
Plant Spread 6 inch (15 cm)
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Congo Rojo , Red Congo , Congo Red
Maximum Reachable Height Up to 20 feet
Flower Colour White
Bloom Time Rarely flowers indoors
Difficulty Level Easy to grow

Planting and care

Refer ourGarden Guidefor detailed procedures and meanings of words related to gardening.

Sunlight

  • Keep the plant indoor or outdoor with bright indirect natural light or bright indirect artifical light.
  • Protect the Philodendron plant from harsh direct sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage. It can grow well low direct sunlight.

  • Soil
  • The soil should be well drained and fertile for growing Philodendron plant.

  • Watering
  • Water the plant when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
  • Do not ever overwater the plant.
  • Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

  • Application of Fertilizer
  • During the main growing season (April - August) feed the Philodendron plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
  • Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.

  • Re-potting
  • When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
  • Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.

  • For re-potting procedureclick here

    Plant Protection
  • Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
  • For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
  • Philodendron care

    Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

  • Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light.
  • Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
  • Water when top soil (1-2inches) feels dry to touch.
  • Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
  • Sunlight
  • At least 1-3 hours of preferably morning sunlight a day is ideal for plant to grow well and natural indirect bright light for the rest of the day.
  • Watering
  • Before water poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
  • Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
  • Soil
  • The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant.
  • Temperature 20 to 30 degree Celsius
    Fertilizer
  • During the main growing season (June-July) feed the plant with organic fertilizer.
  • Philodendron special feature

    Excellent air purifier plant.

    Philodendron uses

    It makes an excellent container or house plant also preferred for mass planting and as specimen plant

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    When do Philodendron leaves split?

    Philodendron leaves split around the year, wherever it is getting 1-3 hrs of direct bright sunlight which is ideal for splitting and plant grow well.

    When to plant Philodendron cuttings?

    You can do cuttings of Philodendron plant in the early spring (February)to mid-summer(April) because this is the season in which philodendron grow actively.

    Do Philodendrons flower?

    Yes, Philodendrons flower in summer (April to July).

    When to trim Philodendron?

    You can trim Philodendron at any time of the year when you are observing this sign, yellowing of leaves, spindly growth, and some of the leaves are damaged.

    Philodendron when to water?

    Before water, Philodendron Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Apply water when topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.

    Does Philodendron climb?

    Yes, it climb they produce rootlets along the length of their stems that help them to climb.

    Can Philodendron grow from cuttings?

    Yes, Philodendron will grow from cuttings, take the cuttings with at least 2-3 node for better success rate.

    When to fertilize Philodendron?

    You can fertilize to your philodendron with any balanced organic fertilizer in main growing season(May-July).

    Is Philodendron money plant?

    No, Philodendron are not money plant, they resembles like money plant because of the same family Araceae, but both are belong to different genus.

    What is Philodendron plant?

    Philodendron is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae. It is popularly grown as ornamental and indoor plants throughout the world. There are best known as cleaning the air according to NASA clean air study.There are 2 types of philodendron like climbing and non-climbing philodendron.

    Do Philodendrons need sunlight?

    Yes, it needs morning sunlight of 1-3 hours a day is ideal and plant grows well in indirect bright light for the rest of the day.

    Philodendron how to grow?

    Philodendron is grown by cuttings. Consider the following points to grow plant.
    1. Pot size 4inches upper diameter with a drainage hole.
    2. Sunlight- 1-3 hours of direct bright sunlight is required. 
    3. Soil- Soil or potting mixture should be well-drained, fertile and nutrient-rich.
    4. Water-Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch. 
    5. Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer once in a month.

    Note - For further details check the product description on nurserylive.com 

    Can Philodendron grow outside?

    Yes, you can grow philodendron outside wherever minimum of 1-3 hours of morning sunlight is available.

    Does Philodendron clean the air?

    Yes, according to NASA Clean Air Study Philodendron clean the air.

    When to repot Philodendron selloum?

    You can repot your Philodendron selloum when you see the following sign the roots are growing through the drainage hole at the bottom of the planter and if roots are pushing the plant up, out of the planter. If plant is growing slower than normal (different than dormant) and if plant is extremely top heavy, and falls over easily.

    Does Philodendron need full sun?

    No, Philodendron does not need full sun, it requires 1-3 hours of morning sunlight and plant grow well in bright light for rest of the day.

    Can Philodendron grow in low light?

    Yes, it can grow in low light, wherever indirect bright/artificial bright light are available.

    Can Philodendron grow in water?

    Yes, you can grow Philodendron in water only if you trained it to grow in water from the initial days(nursery)

    When do Philodendrons flower?

    It depend on the species of Philodendron but most of them flower after they mature(1 year)and they almost flower in every summer (May to July) but it varies from location to location.

    Does Philodendron flower?

    Yes, Philodendron flower, but they are mainly grown for foliage purposes.

    Do Philodendrons need a lot of light?

    No, Philodendrons need a minimum of 1-3 hours of morning sunlight and plants to grow well in bright light for the rest of the day.

    Philodendron how to care for?

    Philodendron plants are easy to care morning sunlight of 1-3 hours a day is ideal and plant grow well in bright light for rest of the day and well drained, fertile and nutrient rich soil. Apply water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch. Apply organic fertilizer once a month and immediately give water after applications of fertilizer.

    When to transplant Philodendron?

    You can transplant your Philodendron when you see the following sign the roots are growing through the drainage hole at the bottom of the planter and if roots are pushing the plant up, out of the planter. If plant is growing slower than normal (different than dormant) and if plant is extremely top heavy, and falls over easily.

    How to propagate Philodendron?

    Best way to propagate Philodendron plant are from cuttings, just select the branch with minimum 2-3 node and leaf and give them a slant cutting and place them in water or directly into potting mix in such a way that at least 1 node should be in water/potting mix, both will shows good result.

    Why are Philodendron leaves turning yellow?

    The less sunlight, overwatering or less watering, the plant does not get proper sunlight, Disease infestation can result in the Philodendron leaves turning into yellow.

    How fast does Philodendron grow?

    Philodendron can grow at very fast rate if the plant is provided with balance nutrient rich fertilizer and moisture. They can increase in more height if supported with moss stick, and on tree trunk etc.

    When to prune Philodendron?

    You can prune Philodendron at any time of the year when you are observing these sign, yellowing of leaves, spindly growth, and some of the leaves are damaged etc.

    Does Philodendron bloom?

    Yes, it bloom, but they are mainly grown for foliage purpose.

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