Philodendron tatei subs. melanochlorum 'Congo'
Philodendron 'Congo'
The two popular types of Philodendron are climbers and non-climbing varieties. The climbers, are suited to the average room as long as you provide firm support for the stems. The climbing Philodendrons produce aerial roots from the stems. Most of the non-climbers are capable of growing into immense plants with large, deeply lobed leaves. These are more suited to buildings with large open spaces. Average warmth is required, not less than 55F in winter. 'Congo' is a free-branching philodendron that is non-vining. The large, glossy, dark green leaves sit upright, and is happy grown in bright, shaded positions either indoors or in protected outdoor positions. It grows to 1.5m and a width of 70cm.
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Partial shade
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Very little water
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Not Frost hardy
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Philodendron 'Congo'
Latin name
Philodendron tatei subs. melanochlorum 'Congo'
type
Perennial
family
Araceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Partial shade
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Frost
Not Frost hardy
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.70 M
1.50 M
Philodendron tatei subs. melanochlorum 'Congo'
The two popular types of Philodendron are climbers and non-climbing varieties. The climbers, are suited to the average room as long as you provide firm support for the stems. The climbing Philodendrons produce aerial roots from the stems. Most of the non-climbers are capable of growing into immense plants with large, deeply lobed leaves. These are more suited to buildings with large open spaces. Average warmth is required, not less than 55F in winter. 'Congo' is a free-branching philodendron that is non-vining. The large, glossy, dark green leaves sit upright, and is happy grown in bright, shaded positions either indoors or in protected outdoor positions. It grows to 1.5m and a width of 70cm.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Plant in a location with bright, indirect sunlight. Position near to a window where direct sunlight cannot touch the foliage. If the plant gets too much light, the leaves will begin to turn yellow. If the stems are long and leggy without plenty of leaves, the plant is most likely to be receiving insufficient light.
Propagation
From Early Summer TO Late Summer
Cuttings require warm conditions. In summer, take stem cuttings or air layer the climbing varieties. With non-climbing varieties, shoots taken from the base of the stem can be used as cuttings.
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