Philodendron Congo
Rs. 499.00
Philodendron Congo
Philodendron Congo
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About Philodendron Congo
Philodendron Congo is a robust, upright indoor plant with large, glossy, dark green leaves. A member of the Araceae family, it's celebrated for its bold foliage and easy-care nature, adapting well to a wide range of indoor conditions.
Growing Conditions
- Light: Bright, indirect light; tolerates low light but avoid direct sun.
- Soil: Well-draining, organic-rich potting mix.
- Humidity: Moderate to high humidity; mist occasionally to mimic its natural environment.
Placement
Makes a strong statement in living room corners, office reception areas, or hallways — anywhere it has room to spread its large leaves.
Care
- Watering: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry; never let it sit in waterlogged soil.
- Fertilizer: Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
- Repotting: Every 1-2 years as the plant fills its pot.
- Pruning: Remove yellow or dead leaves to encourage healthy growth.
This listing ships a young potted plant. Growth rate and mature size vary by light, care, and environment. Important: Philodendron contains calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic if chewed or ingested by pets or children, causing mouth and throat irritation, drooling, and vomiting. Keep well out of reach of pets and small children.
Instructions
Instructions
- Watering: When the top inch of soil feels dry
- Light: Bright, indirect light; tolerates low light
- Soil: Well-draining, organic-rich potting mix
- Humidity: Moderate to high; mist occasionally
- Fertilizer: Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks in growing season
- Repotting: Every 1-2 years
- Pruning: Remove yellow or dead leaves to encourage healthy growth
Delivery Info
Delivery Info
- Every plant is quality-checked before dispatch and packed with root-ball wrapping and moisture lock for transit.
- Delivery timelines depend on your pin code, courier network and weather conditions — tracking is shared as soon as your order is dispatched.
- Live plants are covered by our 10-Day Plant Protection against transit damage.
- Free shipping on orders above ₹999; Cash on Delivery is available.
- Some remote pin codes may not be serviceable for live plant delivery — this is shown at checkout before you pay.
FAQs
FAQs
Is Philodendron Congo toxic to pets?
Yes — it contains calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic if chewed or ingested, causing mouth irritation and vomiting. Keep out of reach of pets and children.
How much light does it need?
Bright, indirect light is ideal; it tolerates lower light but grows more slowly.
How big does it get?
It's a large-leafed upright plant that can grow substantially with good light and regular repotting.
