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Philodendron Congo Rojo Plants
Philodendron 'Congo Rojo'
Philodendron Congo Rojo plant is a fast-growing philodendron with interesting red-colored new foliage that starts off as copper-red, then ages to a deep emerald green on magnificent red stems.
Growzone: 9-11
As Low As: $32.95
| Size | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Inch Pot | $32.95 |
Out of stock |
| 10 Inch Pot | $89.95 |
| Product | Price | Quantity |
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Espoma Organic Potting Mix 4 Quart Bag |
$16.95 | |
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Jack's Classic Houseplant Special Fertilizer 8 oz. Tub |
$17.95 | |
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Osmocote Plus Outdoor and Indoor Plant Food 2 LB Shaker |
$26.95 |
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The Philodendron Congo Rojo Plant is a fast grower with unusual new foliage that starts off as copper-red, then ages to an emerald green on magnificent red stems. A wonderful addition to tropical gardens, or giving an indoor room more of an outdoor feel. It does best in partly shady areas in outdoor locations, or bright, natural light indoors.
These plants do extremely well in offices or buildings where they can live away from windows or natural light. They are frequently found in atriums indoors as they pair well with many different plants and add a vertical element to mixed containers. They can be moved outdoors during the summer months and into part sun as long as they are transitioned to handle higher levels of light. Philodendron Congo Rojo plants do not require very much water and do well in small spaces.
| Growing Zone: | 9-11 |
|---|---|
| Mature Height: | 24 to 36 Inches |
| Mature Width: | 24 Inches |
| Classification: | Tropical |
| Sunlight: | Fluorescent light to bright, indirect |
| Habit: | Upright |
| Flower Color: | Does not flower |
| Foliage: | Green with red stems |
| Soil Condition: | Well draining, cactus or succulent mix (part sand) |
| Water Requirements: | Likes to go dry |
| Uses: | Does well indoors and in low light conditions |
How to Care for Philodendron Congo Rojo Plants
Before you buy a Philodendron Painted Congo Rojo Plant, make sure to read about the recommended care instructions to keep this plant healthy and thriving.
What is the best light for Philodendron Congo Rojo Plants?
Philodendron Congo Rojo Plants thrive in the low light conditions indoors, living with just fluorescent light. They can handle some bright, indirect light too, but too much light will cause browning.
How often should I water Philodendron Congo Rojo Plants?
Philodendron Congo Rojo Plants does like to dry out between watering. It does not like to stay wet or sit in water. Plants that are watered too often will not survive. If unsure, do not water. Philodendron can go weeks before being watered again.
How do I fertilize Philodendron Congo Rojo Plants?
Any all purpose, foliage fertilizer will work for Philodendron Congo Rojo Plants. Indoor houseplant fertilizers fall into two groups: water soluble, liquid quick release, and granular, slow release fertilizers. Jack's Classic Indoor plant food works well as a powder, quick release fertilizer that is mixed with water to quickly provide nutrients to a plant that has been in a container for an extended time.
What is the best soil for Philodendron Congo Rojo Plants?
Philodendron Congo Rojo Plants prefer a very well draining soil, and prefer to have dry conditions. Regular potting mix with sand mixed in works well for plants potted in containers, otherwise a cactus potting mix would work. The cactus potting mix already has sand and other ingredients to encourage drainage.
