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Posted 3Y ago by @wolfqueen

Shape or stake?

I would like to get my Philo Congo Rojo to start growing more upward than outward. She has quite the sprawl on her. What's the best way? I'm reluctant to cut those beautiful large leaves, and I'm not sure where to put the stake. Maybe I should separate the two stems into their own pots? What would you do?
Juno
Juno
Philodendron 'Congo'
5ft to light, indirect
8” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 year ago
@Oasis_of_roots
OasisOfRoots
1388 XP
3Y ago
@Oasis_of_roots
I’d say seperate the two so they have room and put it in a spot where the lights coming from above. If not, I’d repot both in a wider pot with a pole/stake. Best of luck!
@raquelitaque
Rachel
25865 XP
3Y ago
@raquelitaque
More light will get them to grow more upright. I also agree the plants would do well separated. If you used a grow light the stems will point more directly upward towards the light source.