Philodendron 'Green Congo'

Botanical Name: Philodendron 'Green Congo'

Native Region/Environment: South America

Sun/Light: Filtered direct or bright indirect light.  Green Congo is natively an understory plant so direct sun will damage the large leaves.

Temperature: Indoor house plant with minimum temperature of 65 degrees and avoid cold drafts; Outdoor in USDA Hardiness Zones 11-12.

Water: Epiphytic, not terrestrial, by nature so limit watering to permit the top 2"-3" of soil to dry between waterings.

Soil: Organically rich and porous soil composition.

Growth Pattern: Fast grower; upright habit and then bushes out as it matures.  Self heading growing that grows upward on a single, strong stem.  The central stem is hardly noticeable since the leaf nodes are spaced closely and the leaves are large. Grows strong aerial roots,

Mature Size: 4'-5' tall and about 4' wide.

Attributes: Large, heart shaped deep green leaves that make a commanding statement, and requires space, when mature. 

As with all philodendron species: They are natural air purifiers removing formaldehyde, benzene and other common VOC's common in indoor air.

Pot: 4"to 5"