Philodendron Rojo Congo Nz. Add a decorative pot to complete the look. Philodendron rojo congo care.
Did you know that it gets the name rojo from its new leaves which unfurl in a deep shiny red. It is a large philodendron and fast growing with beautiful glossy brown coppery red leaves and red stems. It grows outwards and upwards and peaks at a height of 61cm if allowed keeping root bound in smaller pots and potting u.
It gets the name rojo from its new leaves which unfurl in a deep shiny red.
As the leaves mature they fade to a burgundy green color. Tolerant of many light levels but this plant does prefer to be in brightly well lit. Unlike some other philodendrons it does not have a vining or climbing habit rather a self heading manner. Keep reading to learn more about growing a philodendron congo rojo and congo rojo.