{"product_id":"philodendron-green-congo-nulcear","title":"Philodendron ‘Green Congo Nuclear’ — Rare Self-Heading Hybrid","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"255\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"255\"\u003ePhilodendron ‘Green Congo Nuclear’ — Rare Self-Heading Hybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"863\"\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"279\"\u003ePhilodendron \u003cem data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"315\"\u003e‘Green Congo Nuclear’\u003c\/em\u003e is a bold, modern hybrid admired for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"387\"\u003ethick, glossy green leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"425\"\u003ecompact, upright growth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike climbing philodendrons, this self-heading variety forms a neat rosette of broad foliage that radiates outward from a sturdy central stem. The leaves are a deep, saturated green with a subtle sheen that reflects light beautifully, giving the plant a polished, almost sculptural appearance. Its tidy form and resilience make it an excellent choice for both collectors and interior designers seeking a statement tropical specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"883\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"926\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"926\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"894\"\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Self-heading tropical aroid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: Typically 24–36 inches tall and wide indoors; larger in greenhouse conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Broad, paddle-shaped leaves with thick texture and glossy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate to fast under bright, warm conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eHabit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Compact, upright, and symmetrical growth without the need for a support pole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Cultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prefers bright, indirect light. Tolerates medium light but grows most vigorously in consistent brightness. Avoid harsh direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry. 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