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Philodendron 'Rojo Congo'
Rojo Congo Philodendron
Garden hybrid; South American Philodendron parentage
Growing Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones
10 - 12These zones indicate the coldest temperatures this plant can typically survive.
What's my zone? →Frost Tolerancetender
Overview
Philodendron 'Rojo Congo' is a compact self-heading philodendron with deep red new growth, growing 24–36 inches (60–90 cm) tall and wide. The 'Rojo' means 'red' in Spanish — deep burgundy-red new leaves emerge continuously from the center of the rosette, maturing to dark green as they expand outward. The continuous red-to-green color progression means both colors are always visible: red new leaves in the center, dark green mature leaves on the outside. SELF-HEADING — this is a non-climbing, compact, rosette-forming philodendron that does NOT need a moss pole or support. The self-heading habit makes it much more compact and manageable than climbing philodendrons. Reddish petioles (leaf stalks) add additional warm color. Bright indirect light enhances the red coloring. Toxic — calcium oxalate crystals.
Native Range
Philodendron 'Rojo Congo' is a garden hybrid of South American parentage.Suggested Uses
Used as a compact red-accented houseplant. No support pole needed. The continuous red new growth. The self-heading philodendron for small spaces.How to Identify
Appearance
Size & Dimensions
Height2' - 3'
Width/Spread2' - 3'
Reaches mature size in approximately 3 years
Bloom Information
Rare indoors. The red-to-green foliage progression is the year-round display.Detailed Descriptions
Flower Description
Reddish spadix with green-white spathe (rare indoors)Foliage Description
Deep burgundy-red new leaves maturing to dark green; new growth continuously red; petioles reddishGrowing Conditions
Sun Requirements
Requires 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily
• Full Sun: 6+ hours of direct sunlight
• Partial Shade: 3-6 hours of direct sunlight
• Full Shade: Less than 3 hours of direct sunlight
Care & Maintenance
Care Guide
Bright indirect light (enhances red color). Water when top 2 inches dry. Self-heading — no support pole. Toxic to pets.Pruning
Remove yellowing lower leaves. No other pruning needed — compact, self-heading form.Maintenance Level
very lowContainer Growing
✓ Suitable for container growing
Minimum container size: 5 gallons