{"product_id":"philodendron-congo-red-27cm-80cm","title":"Philodendron Congo Red — H80 cm | Pot Ø27 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"philodendron-congo-red-27x80\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Spectacular burgundy red foliage • 🎨 Young bright red leaves • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🏙️ Compact upright non-climbing habit • 📏 H80 cm | Pot Ø27 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePhilodendron Congo Red\u003c\/strong\u003e is a spectacular plant known for its large shiny burgundy red leaves that turn dark green with reddish reflections as they age. One of the rare colored foliage Philodendron varieties in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/filodendro\"\u003ePhilodendron collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eNative to the \u003cstrong\u003etropical forests of South America\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cem\u003ePhilodendron\u003c\/em\u003e 'Congo Red' stands out from most of its relatives by its compact upright habit — it does not climb and does not require a stake. Each new leaf emerges bright red before gradually turning burgundy then dark green, creating a plant with multiple simultaneous tones. With its height of 80 cm, it naturally asserts itself as a centerpiece in a living room or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/grandes-plantas-plantas-xxl\"\u003elarge indoor space\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- QUELLE VARIÉTÉ DE PHILODENDRON CHOISIR ? --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\" id=\"varietes-philodendron\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich Philodendron variety to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Philodendron genus offers an immense diversity of shapes, colors, and sizes — here’s how the \u003cstrong\u003ePhilodendron Congo Red\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out from other varieties in the catalog:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhilodendron Congo Red\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — large burgundy red leaves turning dark green, compact upright non-climbing habit (H80 cm | Pot Ø27 cm). The most spectacular red version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/filodendro-imperial-rojo\"\u003ePhilodendron Imperial Red\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — wide shiny burgundy red leaves, compact upright habit. The most classic and accessible red version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/filodendro-principe-de-naranja-filodendro-naranja-de-interior\"\u003ePhilodendron Prince of Orange\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — young bright orange leaves turning green, compact habit. The vibrant orange version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/filodendro-billietiae-12cm-25cm\"\u003ePhilodendron Billietiae\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — elongated leaves with spectacular orange petioles, climbing (H25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm). The rare colorful collector’s version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/filodendro-melanochrysum-21cm-75cm\"\u003ePhilodendron Melanochrysum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — velvety dark green leaves with light veins, climbing habit (H75 cm | Pot Ø21 cm). The velvety XXL version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/filodendro-birkin\"\u003ePhilodendron Birkin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dark green leaves striped with white, compact and graphic habit. The elegant variegated version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/filodendro-green-wonder-24cm-100cm-1\"\u003ePhilodendron Green Wonder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large bright green entire leaves, generous upright habit (H100 cm | Pot Ø24 cm). The majestic XXL green version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- EXPOSITION \u0026 EMPLACEMENT --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExhibition \u0026 location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePhilodendron Congo Red\u003c\/strong\u003e needs good indirect light to maintain the intensity of its colors — brightness determines whether new leaves stay bright red or quickly turn green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light — avoid direct sun that burns the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright living room, office, or large room with a well-exposed window without direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, rich, and well-draining — universal potting soil mixed with perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe brighter the light (without direct sun), the longer new leaves stay bright red before turning burgundy — in shade, they quickly turn green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ARROSAGE \u0026 ENTRETIEN --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026 care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eLike all Philodendrons, Congo Red prefers slightly dry substrate rather than soggy — yellowing leaves almost always indicate overwatering. To never overwater again, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/prueba-del-dedo-el-metodo-infalible-para-saber-cuando-regar-tus-plantas\"\u003ethe finger test method\u003c\/a\u003e is the most reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — let the top 3 to 5 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e about once a week in spring-summer, every 2 weeks in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers 50–70% humidity — mist occasionally or place near other plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e gently wipe the large leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their glossy shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eRegularly wipe the large leaves — dust on the shiny burgundy surfaces significantly dulls the color intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- IDÉES DÉCO \u0026 ASSOCIATIONS VÉGÉTALES --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\" id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026 plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eWith its burgundy red shades and compact upright habit, the \u003cstrong\u003ePhilodendron Congo Red\u003c\/strong\u003e adds a rare splash of color to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/combinar-plantas-ambiente-tropical\"\u003etropical arrangements\u003c\/a\u003e — it creates a striking contrast among greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCreate a \u003cstrong\u003etrio of colorful Philodendrons\u003c\/strong\u003e by pairing the Congo Red with a more compact \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/filodendro-imperial-rojo\"\u003ePhilodendron Imperial Red\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/filodendro-principe-de-naranja-filodendro-naranja-de-interior\"\u003ePhilodendron Prince of Orange\u003c\/a\u003e — three varieties in warm tones (bright red \/ burgundy \/ orange), three slightly different sizes for a fully coordinated composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePlace it in a \u003cstrong\u003eliving room corner\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-elho-brussels-redonda-antracita\"\u003eElho Brussels Anthracite decorative pot Ø30 cm\u003c\/a\u003e — the deep anthracite gray maximizes the contrast to enhance the burgundy red intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePair it with an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-regal-shield-21cm-h90cm\"\u003eAlocasia Regal Shield\u003c\/a\u003e with large dark leaves and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/filodendro-green-wonder-24cm-100cm-1\"\u003ePhilodendron Green Wonder\u003c\/a\u003e in bright green — three large leaves with very different tones (burgundy \/ very dark green \/ bright green) for a dense and colorful tropical composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFor a \u003cstrong\u003egraphic and colorful desk\u003c\/strong\u003e, place it in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-elho-greenville-redonda-blanca\"\u003eElho Greenville White decorative pot Ø30 cm\u003c\/a\u003e — the clean white gives full space to the burgundy shades without creating color competition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- CONSEILS VERDEIA --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\" id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintain good brightness:\u003c\/strong\u003e the intensity of the burgundy red is directly linked to the amount of indirect light received — if new leaves emerge green without passing through bright red, move the plant closer to a well-lit window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWipe the leaves once a month:\u003c\/strong\u003e on the large shiny burgundy surfaces, dust greatly dulls the color intensity — a damp cloth gently wiped over each leaf immediately restores all the foliage's brilliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepot every 2 to 3 years in spring:\u003c\/strong\u003e into a slightly larger pot with fresh, well-draining substrate — \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/trasplante-de-plantas-de-interior-cuando-como-y-en-que-trasplantar-guia-completa\"\u003eproperly done\u003c\/a\u003e, repotting stimulates the growth of new large bright red leaves and densifies the plant's shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\" id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePhilodendron\u003c\/em\u003e 'Congo Red'\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philodendron Congo Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e tropical forests of South America\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H80 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ø27 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 90–120 cm indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — allow the top 3 to 5 cm to dry out between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e pH 5.5–7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy — ideal for beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to pets and children if ingested (calcium oxalate crystals)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003edecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e spectacular \/ colorful \/ urban jungle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The intensity of the burgundy red and the density of the foliage naturally vary depending on the plant's age and light conditions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56333249085705,"sku":"10173","price":87.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/philodendron-congo-red-o27-cm-h80-cm-verdeia-9926642.jpg?v=1774878674","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/red-congo-philodendron-27cm-80cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}