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title: "pls help, I’ve literally posted in multiple groups on here and fb and…"
description: "pls help, I’ve literally posted in multiple groups on here and fb and nobody is saying anything 🥲 is this a black cardinal or something else? My phone said it…"
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community: "Plant Identification"
author: "Akira E."
published: "2025-06-02T05:08:54.596287Z"
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# pls help, I’ve literally posted in multiple groups on here and fb and…

_Posted by Akira E. on 2025-06-02_

pls help, I’ve literally posted in multiple groups on here and fb and nobody is saying anything 🥲

is this a black cardinal or something else? My phone said it was a blushing philo but I’m almost positive it’s not?? Idk you guys it’s gorgeous but I want to make sure I’m giving it the proper care. I have multiple philos and each has its own personal needs, so I just want to make sure I do right by this one. Thank you in advance 🩷

Edit to add different angles I know sometimes it’s hard to tell from just one!

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/hkmg6gZ3qguPthuRgWLaDcICtfH6cjYbsGXWKHFUjlg/bt_RQQspT2G2V7JSTcWh0w.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/hkmg6gZ3qguPthuRgWLaDcICtfH6cjYbsGXWKHFUjlg/L8oHtexFRU-l20Pe_LrNqQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/hkmg6gZ3qguPthuRgWLaDcICtfH6cjYbsGXWKHFUjlg/jlqBLa_ORfm0BRVO2eikxA.webp?size=large)

## 11 comments

### Krystal Isaacs commented on 2025-06-02

I'm not 100% sure but it may be an Imperial Red. She's beautiful!

#### Dory replied on 2025-06-02

Agreed!

#### Akira E. replied on 2025-06-02

Thank you!!!

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-06-02

The leaves look too narrow for a cardinal, but it could also be young. Maybe a royal queen.

#### Akira E. replied on 2025-06-02

Thank you!!!

### Yolanda commented on 2025-06-02

Idk you guys to me it also looks like the rojo Congo to me. I would love to know what it is if it isn’t. Best bet scenario I would take it to the nursery and ask them. There are over 84 philodendrons and some of them have variegations so close

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/YJJidWl8yghcg0Wa-wOE-i_0s9kY6A5yWb8qoP4VOxs/eYs5q55jTOm5ciD_VWErJA.webp?size=large)

#### Akira E. replied on 2025-06-02

Thank you! I think I’m gonna take it to the nursery by my house! But I agree, it does kind of look like a red congo!

### amyo commented on 2025-06-02

Mine I believe is a blushing Philo. Looks similar

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/WkSqBbDW9hMqgwonhrUlwPbHdXBPoq1W2mwO8uZbUno/uSo-XwdbTgSBBAW1qn6T_A.webp?size=large)

#### Akira E. replied on 2025-06-02

Thank you!!

### Yolanda commented on 2025-06-02

It’s sad one plant so beautiful can be so confusing 😂🤔but I love philodendrons

### Marie commented on 2025-06-06

Philodendron Imperial Red

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