The beautiful green velvet heart-shaped leaves, Philodendron El Choco Red is a plant from El Choco, the region of Colombia, giving its name. The red is the color of its new young leaves. Philodendron El Choco Red is also known as Philodendron Rubrijuvenilum, meaning “red when juvenile”. It requires low-maintenance. Well-drainage and light soil is perfect for this plant.