philodendron pink princess

Philodendron Pink Princess is a climbing aroid with dark leaves and light pink variegated blotches. Its leaves can grow to 9 inches long and 5 inches wide. Amazingly the stems are also blotched with pink.

This philodendron has amazing colour. From black to deep burgundy and its foliage is splashed and flecked with white and pink. Plants with black leaves are rare in nature. That is why Philo ‘Pink Princess’ is so unique. The young leaves emerge as a dark olive-green with white variegation, maturing to a deep black with bright pink spots. Hence the variegation is highly visible.

Philodendron Pink Princess is easily grown indoor and it is sure to make a statement in yours house. Philodendron Pink Princess is a slow growing vine-like. Because of that this philodendron can be trained to a support or allowed to trail. As a vining plant, it should be grown on a stake or trellis. Philodendron Pink Princes prefers  well-drained soil and some humidity.

Basic care for pink princess

POTTING MIX
Philodendrons do best in loose, well-drained soil that is high in organic matter. They will grow in 100% sphagnum peat moss. Soilless mixtures such as peat-vermiculite or peat-perlite are also satisfactory.
WATER
When growing philodendron plants, allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. The length of your index finger to the first knuckle is about an inch, so inserting your finger into the soil is a good way to check the moisture level. Droopy leaves can mean that the plant is getting too much or not enough water. But the leaves recover quickly when you correct the watering schedule.
SUNLIGHT
Set the Philodendron in a location with bright, indirect sunlight. Find a position near a window where the sun’s rays never actually touch the foliage. While it’s normal for older leaves to yellow, if this happens to several leaves at the same time, the plant may be getting too much light. On the other hand, if the stems are long and leggy with several inches between leaves, the plant probably isn’t getting enough light
FERTILIZER
Feed philodendron houseplants with a balanced liquid foliage houseplant fertilizer that contains macro-nutrients. Water the plant with the fertilizer monthly in spring and summer and every six to eight weeks in fall and winter. Slow growth and small leaf size is the plant’s way of telling you that it isn’t getting enough fertilizer. Pale new leaves usually indicate that the plant isn’t getting enough calcium and magnesium, which are essential micro-nutrients for philodendrons.
TEMPERATURE
The ideal temperature for a philodendron is between 65 – 78°F during the day, and around 60°F at night.
TOXICITY
Philodendron should not be consumed by animals or humans. Lacy tree philodendrons are toxic to cats and dogs. Being educated on poisonous plants can help you avoid any accidents all the while enjoying your greenery.
PEST PROBLEMS
Philodendron are not prone to insects, but you may encounter aphids and mealybugs. You can wipe off mealybugs with cotton balls dipped in rubbing alcohol. Periodically showering the plant with water and applying insecticidal soap will help keep pests at bay.

How to make philo pink princess give maximum coloration?

give maximum coloration to philodendron pink princess

pic credit to NSE Tropicals

Provide good light for maximum coloration.Therefore Grow its in bright indirect light indoors or a shady location outdoors. The variegation can be greater if the plant is cut or prevented from reverting to just dark leaves. Solid pink leaves are a goal to many who grow this plant. It is not commonly seen on all plants.in addition It must be mature enough to show beautiful variegation.

Remember If the plant gets too much light, the leaves will begin to turn yellow.

However, If the stems are long and leggy without plenty of leaves, the plant is most likely to be receiving insufficient light.

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Grow philo pink princess outdoor?

Grow philodendron pink princess outdooryou must remember At the nursery these Philodendron plants are grown under 20-40% shade cloth.in other words If you plant this Philodendron in a brightly lit area your philodendron will experience leaf burn. Therefore It is best to acclimate this plant to its environment by keeping it outside and slowly moving it into a sunny area over a week or two to avoid stress before planting

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12 Comments

David Sherrill · March 4, 2019 at 4:19 am

My leaves of my philodendron was turning yellow. I think from over watering. I will water them a little less and feed them with fertilizer soon. Thanks for the tip.

angelica · June 24, 2019 at 8:57 pm

My PPP has a little yellow spot on one leaf that turned into a hole in the leaf. Should I be concerned?

    philodendron · June 25, 2019 at 11:56 am

    just cut out the damaged leaves.check your soil..don’t over watering.philodendron don’t like soggy soil

Caitlin · October 18, 2019 at 8:07 am

What type of stake should be used for these? Does it need a moss stake, or is it ok with just wood.. Also was wondering how early on it should be staked, thank you!

Shelly · March 30, 2020 at 1:38 pm

Do you know if the leaves on a PPP continue to grow over their lifetime? My plant is making new leaves monthly but they seem to be staying small relative to the original leaves? The leaves that emerge from the stems I trimmed for propagation are very tiny. Is it possible it’s growing too fast to keep up with leaf size? The internodes are an inch apart. Any thoughts? Thanks.

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