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propagating philodendron congo Philodendron 'Congo Rojo' – Red-Stemmed Congo Hybrid

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propagating philodendron congo Philodendron 'Congo Rojo' – Red-Stemmed Congo HybridPhilodendron 'Congo Rojo' Bold Self Header with Burgundy Tinted Leaves Congo Rojo' Philodendron Leaf Color, Shape and Upright Growth Philodendron 'Congo Rojo' is a hybrid known for its deep green foliage tinged with red and its self heading, upright growth form. The broad, lance shaped leaves emerge in rich shades of copper, maroon, or deep red, then mature into a glossy dark green with subtle burgundy tones. Unlike climbing philodendrons, this one

Philodendron 'Congo Rojo' – Bold Self-Header with Burgundy-Tinted Leaves

Congo Rojo' Philodendron – Leaf Color, Shape and Upright Growth

Philodendron 'Congo Rojo' is a hybrid known for its deep green foliage tinged with red and its self-heading, upright growth form. The broad, lance-shaped leaves emerge in rich shades of copper, maroon, or deep red, then mature into a glossy dark green with subtle burgundy tones. Unlike climbing philodendrons, this one forms a dense, structured rosette from a central stem – compact, bold, and easy to manage.

The thick petioles and leathery leaves give it a sculptural look with very little maintenance. It’s a great plant for adding dramatic foliage without needing a pole or trailing space.

Physical traits and visual features

  • Leaf color: Reddish-bronze when new, maturing to glossy green with burgundy undersides
  • Leaf shape: Broad, spear-like with a smooth edge
  • Growth habit: Upright, self-heading – not a climber
  • Indoor size: Typically reaches 60 – 100 cm tall and wide
  • Texture: Thick, slightly leathery leaves with a waxy finish

Background and growth pattern

'Congo Rojo' is a man-made hybrid, bred for its deep color tones and compact structure. While its exact parentage isn’t disclosed by cultivators, it's part of the “Congo” series of philodendron hybrids selected for non-vining, clump-forming growth. It mimics traits of some Meconostigma types, with thick, almost trunk-like stems and large upright leaves. It does not climb and requires no support structure.

This plant is toxic to pets and humans if ingested due to calcium oxalate crystals – keep out of reach.

Philodendron 'Congo Rojo' care instructions

  • Light: Bright, indirect light maintains rich color; avoid harsh direct sun
  • Watering: Allow top 2 – 3 cm of soil to dry before watering
  • Humidity: Performs well in 50 – 70%; higher humidity supports new leaf expansion
  • Temperature: Keep between 18 – 28 °C and avoid cold drafts
  • Soil: Loose aroid mix with bark, perlite, and organic material
  • Repotting: Every 1 – 2 years as roots fill the container
  • Fertilising: Feed monthly during active growth with balanced liquid fertiliser
  • Propagation: Division or stem cuttings from mature basal growth
  • Hydroponics: Can adapt to semi-hydro setups with stable warmth and humidity
  • Pruning: Minimal – remove old or damaged leaves at base

Common issues and how to fix them

  • Leaf curling: Usually caused by low humidity or underwatering – adjust both
  • Yellowing leaves: Check for overwatering or poor drainage
  • Thrips or mites: Wipe leaves often and treat infestations early with neem oil
  • Rotting stems: Usually caused by soggy soil – improve substrate and airflow
  • Slow growth: Check for compacted roots or insufficient light

Extra tips for healthy long-term growth

Rotate the plant regularly for even growth and to prevent leaning. Clean the leaves with a soft, damp cloth to keep them glossy and free from dust. Use a heavy pot to stabilize the base – as the plant matures, the thick stems and broad leaves add weight. 'Congo Rojo' doesn't need a moss pole, and its structure stays compact, making it perfect for statement planters or modern interiors.

Etymology and cultivar information

Philodendron means “tree lover” in Greek, though 'Congo Rojo' doesn’t climb like many others in the genus. The name 'Rojo' refers to the reddish tones in the new foliage. This hybrid is part of a commercial breeding line developed for bold foliage, ease of care, and upright, space-saving form.

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★★★★★ 5
Great little radio, it was.
Great value for the price. I have received excellent audio reports on a couple repeaters I have tested on so far, on the first day with the radio. Love how you can customize all the display background and text colors. Tempature sensing fan works properly. Unfortunately, they do not send a programming cable with this radio, very annoying! It will not save offset and t-ctcs tone into memory mode when programming by hand, which is unfortunate because it is easier to program by hand than some other cheap radios, like the Baofeng keypad. I really wanted to upload all my channels via Chirp, and to make sure Chirp is actually supported before posting review, but it is what it is, and now I have to find a proper programming cable, then hope I did not pick one that does not work. Other than this very disappointing fact, this radio is well worth the money and I highly recommend if you are on a budget or just getting into the hobby. I have mainly been working HF since getting my General ticket and have made contact all over the world, so you can rest assured this review is by someone who knows what they are talking about. Grab one while you can, you will not be disappointed, except for them not including a programming cable! Edit: Have to return, squelch not working on second day. Right in the middle of a net, had to use monitor button to finish my contact. Turn monitor off and the receiver will not open squelch, which is set to 1. Can set squelch to 0 and receive but anyone who runs VHF/UHF knows that, unlike HF, an open squelch is just too noisy. Spent hours trying to fix, no joy! 73, Stephen
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patrick sanders
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Worth the money. Great backpack radio (manpack)
Love this little radio
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Quick
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★★★★★ 4
Compact, loud, controls similar to Baofeng handheld, knobs aren't that great.
My first mobile rig, and currently the one I'm still using. I don't' use it too heavy, but I've had it for about 3 years and it's worked great. I've used it on many different applications Pros: Compact size, good display, small fan on the rear to help keep the unit cool. The controls are very similar to a Baofeng handheld radio so great for beginners who likely started out with that brand. Compatible with GMRS, FRS, other "out of band" frequencies (mine was from the box, I can't guarantee the same with a newer model though). Do this at your own "risk," you are an adult and can make your own choices :) Cons: Fan is a bit loud if that's something that bothers you during a long QSO. Repeater tail squelch is loud at times. But the biggest con by far is the knobs are garbage. They are rubber, and you will most certainly have one fall of at some point and loose it. I purchased some small guitar amp knobs and replaced the (now both lost) factory knobs. If the knobs were metal or fixed to the device I would give 5 stars.
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Stumpy
Waukegan, US
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junk
radio runs hot even when not transmitting. programming cable does not work with win 11. it does work with chirp once you find a 10 year old pc to program it. programming from the front panel seems impossible. knobs are made of rubber and keep falling off. i am sure i will find more once i use it for a while if it lasts. Update: I was able to trudge through the manual and make the changes i needed from the front panel, took a while with the darn buttons falling off. Manual is not good but with some patience you can work through it. If you need a tiny radio and your budget allows i would look at the anytone 778.
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Cuba, US
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good radio for the money
THE GOOD.. These are very good radios for the money, we currently have 6 of these the oldest is probably 3 years old, we can mounter all local emergency services, easily get into all of our local ham 2 meter and 70 cm repeaters. It IS NOT part 95 compliant by the FCC which means it IS NOT LEGAL for GMRS use, but it can broadcast and receive on all FRS, MURS and GMRS frequency's, use at your own risk on these frequency's. One of these radio's are in a ranch jeep it is our oldest radio, this thing has lived in hot dusty environment, been soaked with water and mud and has held up great. Easy to program with CHIRP. THE BAD.. They claim the they are 25 watt VHF 20 watt UHF, The ones we have only put out 18-19 watts, which is plenty of power for most repeater operation. The data port and speaker port are side by side on the back if you have your radio mounted to were you cant see the rear and put the programing cable into the speaker port it WILL blow your speaker.
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