Congo Philodendron
Philodendron tatei 'Congo'
A robust, self-heading tropical with glossy, oversized leaves.
- Plant Type
- House Plants & Tropicals
- Width
- 3-4 Ft.
- Height
- 3-4 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 9 - 12
- Sun requirements
- Part Shade, Full Shade
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Philodendron tatei 'Congo' is a striking, non-vining tropical plant known for its self-heading growth habit. Unlike its climbing relatives, it grows upright from a central point, forming a dense, bushy rosette of large, leathery, ovate leaves. These glossy leaves can reach up to 18 inches in length, emerging in shades of green or deep red depending on the cultivar. Ideal for indoor spaces or shaded gardens, it thrives in warm, humid conditions with bright indirect light.