old philodendron tatei Philodendron tatei - Rojo Congo

old philodendron tatei Philodendron tatei - Rojo CongoA shrub like evergreen, Rojo Congo Philodendron's new leaves unfurl a shiny red and then mature to a dark green with a reddish cast. It is considered a "self heading" Philodendron, that is, it does not crawl or climb in a vine like manner. Its leaves appear from a root clump on long, dark red, firm but fleshy stems. The leaf blade is long and lance shaped, first red when young and deepening to reddish dark green. The leaf petiole stems remain red to

A shrub-like evergreen, Rojo Congo Philodendron's new leaves unfurl a shiny red and then mature to a dark green with a reddish cast. It is considered a "self-heading" Philodendron, that is, it does not crawl or climb in a vine-like manner. Its leaves appear from a root clump on long, dark red, firm but fleshy stems. The leaf blade is long and lance-shaped, first red when young and deepening to reddish dark green. The leaf petiole stems remain red to dark red.

Grow Rojo Congo Philodendron in a fertile, moist but well-draining, non-alkaline soil in partial to full shade in a frost free region. Dappled sunlight is acceptable, but midday sun will scorch the leaves. It is beautiful as an accent shrub in the front of a mixed shade border or grouped as a massed groundcover under a large tree. It may be grown indoors as a houseplant in bright indirect light. The leaf and stem juices of philodendron are poisonous and can cause skin irritation in some individuals. Grows to a height of 65cm high and 80cm wide.