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philodendron apple single care Philodendron 'Congo Apple' – Large-Leaf Self-Heading Apple GreenPhilodendron 'Congo Apple' Compact Self Heading Hybrid with Apple Green New Leaves Philodendron 'Congo Apple' is a hardy hybrid known for its adaptability and striking colour transitions. Young leaves unfurl in a light, apple green shade, giving the plant its name, before maturing to a rich, dark glossy green. With its large, leathery leaves and tidy, self heading habit, this cultivar is both resilient and decorative, making it a perfect choice for
Philodendron 'Congo Apple' – Compact Self-Heading Hybrid with Apple-Green New Leaves
Philodendron 'Congo Apple' is a hardy hybrid known for its adaptability and striking colour transitions. Young leaves unfurl in a light, apple-green shade, giving the plant its name, before maturing to a rich, dark glossy green. With its large, leathery leaves and tidy, self-heading habit, this cultivar is both resilient and decorative, making it a perfect choice for beginners and collectors alike.
Defining traits of 'Congo Apple'
- Colour shift: foliage emerges bright apple-green and matures to deep glossy green.
- Leaf form: broad, oval, leathery blades with a smooth finish.
- Growth habit: self-heading hybrid, forming an upright cluster without climbing.
- Ease of care: adapts well to a wide range of indoor environments.
Background and breeding
‘Congo Apple’ belongs to the Philodendron erubescens hybrid group, selected for its compact, architectural growth and striking apple-green juvenile leaves. Like its relatives in the Congo series, it maintains a self-heading habit, making it an easy-care ornamental for indoor spaces.
Care guide for Philodendron 'Congo Apple'
- Light: thrives in bright, indirect light but tolerates medium light well.
- Temperature: prefers 20 – 28 °C; avoid prolonged exposure below 16 °C.
- Humidity: adapts to average indoor humidity but grows best at 60 – 75%.
- Watering: allow the top 2 – 3 cm of substrate to dry between waterings; do not overwater.
- Substrate: chunky, well-draining aroid mix with bark, coco coir, and perlite.
- Feeding: monthly, balanced fertiliser during the active growth season keeps foliage vibrant.
Common issues and solutions
- Yellowing leaves: often caused by waterlogged soil; improve drainage and adjust watering.
- Brown tips: usually linked to low humidity or irregular watering cycles.
- Slow growth: typical in low light; move to a brighter position to encourage activity.
- Pests: inspect young leaves for mites or thrips; manage promptly with IPM methods.
Collector’s notes
- Visual appeal: the apple-green flush of new leaves adds brightness to indoor displays.
- Comparison: shares the compact form of other Congo hybrids but with a lighter, fresher leaf tone.
- Beginner-friendly: one of the most forgiving self-heading philodendrons.
- Toxicity: philodendrons contain calcium oxalate; keep away from pets and children.
Etymology
Genus:Philodendron (Schott, 1830), derived from Greek philo- “loving” + dendron “tree,” describing its natural tendency to climb. Cultivars like ‘Congo Apple’ are self-heading but remain within the same genus.
Propagation and size
- Propagation: best achieved through basal offsets or stem cuttings.
- Medium: sphagnum moss or fine bark/perlite blends encourage strong root growth.
- Indoor size: typically 60 – 100 cm tall, making it manageable for homes and offices.
Why Philodendron 'Congo Apple' is a must-have
With fresh apple-green new leaves, a compact upright form, and a forgiving nature, Philodendron 'Congo Apple' is an easy yet highly decorative hybrid. Ideal for both beginners seeking a reliable plant and collectors building a diverse philodendron lineup.
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★★★★★ 5
works great
Size: EK6002
i've had it for a couple of weeks now, and i will say, it works well.
calibration isn't in the instructions, but, if you hit and hold all 4 buttons when you turn it on, after it says hello, it will enter cal mode. pressing unit advances to the next screen, which is the auto shut off time. if you turn off the power, or use all 4 buttons to reset it, it does not seem to save, so you will have to purchase calibration weights in order to change it. after setting the auto shutoff, it then lists the 3000 g, which is the max weight. it seems you can change it, but i haven't tried. the next shows random numbers, seemingly the raw value of the scale sensor, then it goes through asking for a 500g calibration weight, and after that, a 2000g calibration weight. the 1000g weight doesn't seem to be necessary.
after calibration, the scale seems to do pretty well with the calibration weights. weighing in the center and in the corners seem to be repeatable, although it may be a little off at the very edges or corners.
the mat that goes on top of the scale has a hangover on the left side, which helps keep it in place, but it can slide up and down.
using the scale to measure liquid, it seems to refresh quick enough to easily allow you to gauge when to stop, although, it may depend on how quickly you pour.
one thing to note, the precision mentioned in the description. this scale is accurate to 0.1g from 0-500g, 0.5g from 501-1000g, and 1g from 1001-3000g. this isn't over the weight range of the scale exactly, but rather over the displayed weight. meaning, if you decided to weigh pour over or something, in something heavy (or a collection of things), if you tare out the weight (zero it out to measure the difference), it will still display the first 500g up to 0.1g accuracy. that makes the 3000g limit of the scale much more useful.
lastly, this is a rebranded scale...many make the same scale under a different brand. i can't remember which combination of buttons it was, but if you held 2 buttons at the same time, it would bring up a muted speaker (no sound) icon, even though this scale doesn't have sound to begin with.
i'm very happy with this scale. the price was good, and realizing that the 0.1g accuracy works up to 500g after taring is great. i used it to measure the water and ice in my 64 oz yeti, to figure out how much water i was actually drinking (got very close to the limit of 3000g).
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Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Good scale to use while making pour over coffee and other things
Size: EK6002
So there is one problem that I have found with this unit so far, but only one, it lags in accuracy slightly. I have used the Timemore black mirror for over a year now and I find this scale to be much nicer in everyway with the one exception. It doesn't instantly measure your pour, it needs a second or less after you stop pouring to give an accurate measurement. It's usually about a gram lag and I have gotten used to dealing with it however you should upgrade your sensor to give a faster reading.
Now in every other way I prefer this scale to the Timemore which is almost 3 times the price of this scale. This scale is longer with a larger area to work on making it much more comfortable to do a pour over, also this scale has a solid flat surface where the controls are meaning you will not get water into the controls. I have had it happen more than a few times with the Timemore where if some water falls on the area of the timer or tare switch they stop working temporarily. While making a pour over it is a significant problem when that happens, I don't think I will ever have that problem with this unit because there is no area for the water to penetrate.
I do wish the controls gave a beep when you activated and if they made the sensor respond more quickly those would be some nice improvements. However in all for the price of this little scale you can't go wrong, I have no idea how long it will hold up as I have used it for about a month. However if it continues on as it has I see it performing well for a long while, thanks for the great scale and even better price.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Excellent scale in all ways.
Size: EK6002
I’ve used this identical scale for four years, though with a different brand name on it, still identical, made in China with a friendly “Hello” on the splash screen when you turn it on. After approximately 1,000 uses in four years, it suddenly died one day, lost its mind and became obviously useless. When that happened there was no doubt in my mind that I wanted to replace it with exactly the same scale because I liked the old one so much. The controls are logically laid out, the display is bright, it automatically turns itself off after a few minutes if you forget about it. I’ve tested it with standard weights and it’s precisely accurate. It’s correctly sized for its task (a coffee scale), it’s slim, light, has a removable, washable rubber mat that covers the weighing platform, and is altogether a winner in design and utility, and there’s no reason to change anything about it. When this one fails, I’ll be happy enough to buy another. It costs twenty bucks . . .
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Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2025
★★★★★ 4
Simple, does the trick.
Size: EK6002
It's a simple, basic scale. Lightweight, it's easy to move from where I stash it to where I use it for measuring coffee. The unit of measure holds it setting when you turn it off, which is nice. I use it in grams for coffee, which is 95% of my use. I acquired a big bag of coffee (5lbs or so) which I broke down into smaller vacuum-packed bags for storage, measured out at 180g each. The scale mostly performed like a champ, although it drifted off zero twice between during bags. Simply shutting restarting the scale got it back on track. It works for me, if you're a hardcore candy maker or baker, you may want a higher quality unit.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Great scale, great price.
Size: EK6002
3 years in, this scale was well worth the $23 cost . Still works flawlessly. I use it multiple times per day for coffee and cooking. Honestly if it had been twice that much it would have been worth it. Partially because of the price point, I don't know if I could come up with a complaint if I had to give one.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2026