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Botanical Specifications
☀️ Light Exposure
Bright indirect light
💧 Watering Cadence
When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
🌱 Substrate & Soil
Ships in nursery grower’s mix. Repot into a high-aeration potting substrate.
🪴 Grow Pot Size
Arrives in a 4" nursery grow pot.
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- ✓ Greenhouse Direct Dispatch: Dispatched directly from climate-controlled nurseries in secure root thermal packaging with moisture reserves.
- ✓ Live Arrival Guarantee: If your plant arrives dead or badly damaged, send photos within 30 days and we will refund or replace it. How it works
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6" Plant
Pets: keep out of reach
Philodendron 'Congo Rojo'
6" Plant
$28.00
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Arrives healthy and undamaged at your doorstep in thermal root packaging.
About This Botanical
Philodendron 'Congo Rojo'
A philodendron with dark, glossy, red-tinged leaves. It is a low-fuss plant for bright rooms.
How to care for a philodendron plant
- Light: bright, indirect light. Avoid harsh direct sun.
- Water: let the top of the soil dry between waterings. Overwatering is the most common problem.
- Trimming: cut back leggy stems to keep the plant full. Cuttings root readily in water or moist mix.
Frequently asked questions
What is a philodendron plant? A tropical houseplant grown for its heart-shaped or deeply cut leaves.How to take care of a philodendron plant? Bright indirect light, let the top of the soil dry between waterings, and avoid overwatering.
Read the full philodendron care guide.
⚡ Quick Facts
At a Glance- • Light: Bright indirect light
- • Water: When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
- • Mature size: 4" nursery grow pot; compact tabletop foliage.
- • Pet safety: Check this plant’s species-specific pet-safety guidance before placing it around pets. Verify with our Pet-Safe Checker.
- • Beginner-friendly: Care difficulty varies by plant. Follow the light, watering, and drainage guidance on this page.
📖 The Botanical Journal & Horticultural Guides
Evidence-Based Indoor Botanical Care
Read in-depth cultivation protocols written by Nick Alan and Jenna Lee covering aroid soil physics, moss pole climbing dynamics, root rot remediation, and seasonal light acclimation.
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