Philodendron Congo

Light: Medium to bright, indirect light
Water: Water when the top 3–5 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid keeping the soil constantly wet.
Humidity: Average to high humidity
Temperature: Ideally 18–27°C
Care level: Easy

Philodendron Congo prefers bright indirect light but can tolerate medium light conditions. Keep it away from harsh direct sunlight and cold draughts, and reduce watering during the colder months.

Botanical name: Philodendron 'Congo'
Common name: Congo Philodendron
Plant family: Araceae
Origin: Cultivated hybrid with tropical South American parentage
Plant type: Tropical evergreen houseplant
Growth habit: Upright and self-heading
Mature size: Approximately 60–120 cm indoors
Pet friendly: No

Unlike climbing Philodendrons, the Congo has a self-heading growth habit, producing its large leaves from a compact central base. This creates a full, bushy shape that works particularly well as a floor or statement plant.

Placement: Indoor
Growth rate: Moderate
Preferred light: Medium to bright indirect light
Humidity: Average to high
Care difficulty: Easy
Growth type: Self-heading
Decorative pot included: No
Toxicity: Toxic if ingested by cats, dogs or humans

Please note that each plant is unique. Leaf size, colour, fullness and overall height may vary slightly from the images shown.