Philodendron Plant Varieties’ Spotlight: Philodendron Congo Rojo - Care Tips and More!

[@jillianhaggard]

I propagated my philodendron congo and it is now planted in soil with roots. Do you know how long it should take to see new growth/leaves? Thank you!

[@oshiart]

I experienced the same spotting on my Congo when I found it getting too close to direct light. My small space made it tricky to find a spot and I didn't realize it was getting too much morning light until I noticed the speckling pattern, once I moved it, I didn't experience any worsening of spots!

[@TylerMossop]

Great! Thanks for sharing

[@suneethajayawickrema3091]

Thanks for sharing.

[@HippyAITech]

Thanks for the useful information. Side question, where did you get those cloches?

[@TylerMossop]

RH Outlet

[@prettylady7791]

My plant has the same spots. I had googled it and the result that I got was when water sits on the plants it causes this to happen. So I make sure to wipe my leaves down.

[@TylerMossop]

Ah! Interesting- I couldn’t tell if it was serious or not

[@prettylady7791]

@@TylerMossop when the leaves unfurl. I find that there are water droplets that are present. That’s when the damaged happens.

[@plantypittsburgh]

Great video! It's tough finding content on this one. I have my plants in my entryway which is large with a high, SE window. It's a high ceiling, lots of space,etc. Is there a humidifier that would help in just my plant area without encouraging mildew? I get mildew on my terra cotta every time I water.

[@TylerMossop]

You could try getting a small personal humidifier

[@ot7stan207]

It may not be mildew but salts in your hard water?

[@dollycaldwell4938]

Hey Tyler...new to your show & enjoying it. As I mentioned, I grow in LECA. Can you suggest to me, 3 Philos, that would do well & that I would be successful with in LECA. Also, kindly keep in mind, a price range!!!

[@TylerMossop]

Best thing to do is go to your local nursery and see what they have available!

[@UKS140]

I have to get one they are beautiful, I live in South Texas on the border and it's very humid and winters are mild.

[@louisabyrd9114]

What happens if the red pots are on all the leaves but plant is growing.

[@l0v3lyevecharmxo87]

Where'd you get the tall glass plant dome enclosures from?

[@TylerMossop]

RH Outlet

[@williamlaine2116]

My Philodendron Imperial Majesty has those spots, but my Congo Rojo a few feet away has none.

[@TylerMossop]

interesting! Lmk if anything develops, mine seems totally fine atm.

[@PlantSpam]

I think the spots are inflorescence nectarine that have spotted the leaves. I thought I had a disease on some of my philodendrons but after watching a Pretty In Green video he says it’s normal in the philodendrons.

[@louisabyrd9114]

My red congo has red spots on the leaves. Why did that happen. I took it out of soil and put it in just water.

[@Nastya85158]

Do you know if one can keep this philo under phytolamp?🤔

[@TylerMossop]

You could

[@JonnaButler]

So does it have Mosiac virus? What a scary thing to put out there! Please post an update for your statement since my rojo congo has some spots on it.

[@TylerMossop]

I dont think it was but dont know for sure! New growth doesnt have those spots

[@StasiaPenguin]

Those spots are extra floral nectaries, not mosaic virus. These are just spots where the philodendron produces sugary sap to attract beneficial insects. Sometimes they do this if there is a pest as the beneficial bugs they are looking to attract will eat pests, but some philodendron just produce them regardless. The philodendron narrow is a good example. The spots will look worse if you are giving the philodendron higher light as the spots will burn I’m higher light as the sap droplets essentially act as a magnifying glass. Moving the philodendron out of direct light may minimize the look of the EFNs.

[@TylerMossop]

@@StasiaPenguinhey! Thanks for this information, super useful. Also helpful to know the lighting conditions can impact what you’re describing. All my philodendron are inset and receive bright indirect light!

[@PlantSpam]

@@StasiaPenguinexactly what I thought. Thanks.😊

[@tonydiaz4097]

Is the Congo rojo the same as the Congo apple?

[@TylerMossop]

I don’t believe so

[@ashleyrodriguez7430]

I got one yesterday.. i need all the tips :)

[@TylerMossop]

Congrats!

[@ashleyrodriguez7430]

What the virus called . When i got mines i deep clean, everything :) it look find now

[@TylerMossop]

That’s good!

[@ashleyrodriguez7430]

What a good fertilizer you recommend! Like name

[@TylerMossop]

Are you looking to buy online or from your local nursery?

[@ashleyrodriguez7430]

@@TylerMossop online :)

[@TylerMossop]

@@ashleyrodriguez7430 you can search for a philodendron specific fertilizer - there will be many options, I don’t have a specific go-to product I use exclusively.

[@mouzziel]

I have no luck with the philo congo rojo,. I have killed 3 . I owed many philodendrons and I have no problem with them. just giving up on the philo congo rojo😒..

[@TylerMossop]

Oh no! What seems to be the issue?

[@mouzziel]

@@TylerMossop I guess root rot. Too much water or not enough?? But all my other philodendrons are thriving. . After seeing how beautiful your congo rojo is. I might try one more time. 😬.

[@TylerMossop]

@@mouzziel a pot with drainage is really important

[@badu95]

What I have noticed is all philodendrons needs good drainage n they r very slow growers

[@ashleyrodriguez7430]

Can i dm you on ig:) i have some questions