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Rojo Congo Philodendron

Philodendron 'Rojo Congo'

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Overview

The Philodendron 'Rojo Congo' is a robust, evergreen perennial with a lush profile. Its striking leaves, emerging a vivid red and maturing to deep green, can span up to 18 inches in length. The plant boasts a compact, upright growth pattern, reaching heights of 2 to 3 feet and spreading approximately 2 feet wide. Ideal for focal points in shaded areas, it requires well-drained soil and moderate watering.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater High, MediumZones 9–10Type VineClimate Subtropical
Rojo Congo Philodendron (Philodendron 'Rojo Congo') — The Philodendron 'Rojo Congo' is a robust, evergreen perennial with a lush profile
Rojo Congo Philodendron (Philodendron 'Rojo Congo') — Ideal for focal points in shaded areas, it requires well-drained soil and moderate wateringRojo Congo Philodendron (Philodendron 'Rojo Congo') — which can grow up to 2 feet in length and about 9 inches wideRojo Congo Philodendron (Philodendron 'Rojo Congo') — Its striking leaves, emerging a vivid red and maturing to deep green, can span up to 18 inches in lengthRojo Congo Philodendron (Philodendron 'Rojo Congo') — With its captivating dark greenRojo Congo Philodendron (Philodendron 'Rojo Congo') — The plant boasts a compactRojo Congo Philodendron (Philodendron 'Rojo Congo') — reaching heights of 2 to 3 feet and spreading approximately 2 feet wide

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Shade
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Vine
Family
Araceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Rojo Congo Philodendron (Philodendron 'Rojo Congo') — The Philodendron 'Rojo Congo' is a robust, evergreen perennial with a lush profile
Rojo Congo Philodendron (Philodendron 'Rojo Congo') — Ideal for focal points in shaded areas, it requires well-drained soil and moderate watering
Rojo Congo Philodendron (Philodendron 'Rojo Congo') — which can grow up to 2 feet in length and about 9 inches wide
Rojo Congo Philodendron (Philodendron 'Rojo Congo') — Its striking leaves, emerging a vivid red and maturing to deep green, can span up to 18 inches in length
Rojo Congo Philodendron (Philodendron 'Rojo Congo') — With its captivating dark green
Rojo Congo Philodendron (Philodendron 'Rojo Congo') — The plant boasts a compact
Rojo Congo Philodendron (Philodendron 'Rojo Congo') — reaching heights of 2 to 3 feet and spreading approximately 2 feet wide
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