Red Congo Philodendron – Philodendron ‘Rojo Congo’

General Landscape Uses: Interior landscaping, container gardens, accent plant, and tropical foliage collections

Ecological Restoration Notes: Not recommended

Description: A tropical hybrid Philodendron prized for its deep red stems, bold dark green to burgundy leaves, and upright, non-vining habit.

Dimensions: Height 2 – 4 ft.; Spread 2 – 3 ft.

Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Native Range: N/A

Native Habitats: N/A

Soils: Well-draining

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Salt Water Tolerance: Low

Salt Wind Tolerance: Low

Drought Tolerance: Low to moderate

Light Requirements: Part Sun

Flower Color: Cream, pale green, or burgundy-tinted

Flower Characteristics: Philodendron spathe and spadix

Flowering Season: Late spring to early fall

Fruit: A cluster of small berries, green turning orange or red when mature

Wildlife and Ecology: N/A

Horticultural Notes: Grown from division

Comments: Toxic to pets and humans if ingested (contains calcium oxalates)