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title: "My 4 year old Philodendron Rojo Congo is struggling. I moved him from…"
description: "My 4 year old Philodendron Rojo Congo is struggling. I moved him from a south facing window to a corner with south and west facing windows. I think he’s…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Des"
published: "2025-09-30T20:15:53.690847Z"
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# My 4 year old Philodendron Rojo Congo is struggling. I moved him from…

_Posted by Des on 2025-09-30_

My 4 year old Philodendron Rojo Congo is struggling. I moved him from a south facing window to a corner with south and west facing windows.  
I think he’s getting too much direct sunlight and is losing a leaf every month or so and the lower leaves just look sad and droopy. He is pushing out new growth though. Maybe I should just move it back, but let me know if you have any other tips for a happier plant!

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## 3 comments

### Bulldogs1982 commented on 2025-09-30

Similar to my plant. Mine is going nuts by the back sliding window.

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### Dave commented on 2025-10-01

Philodendrons like bright indirect light, no direct sun. When did you last repot? To encourage busier growth cut the tip of the tallest stem

### Des commented on 2025-10-01

I’m going to repot and get some stacks to support the leaves, and move it back to its south facing window

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