How to Grow and Care for Pink Princess Philodendron

The gorgeous and highly sought-after pink princess philodendron (Philodendron erubescens ‘pink princess’) is at the top of many plant collectors' wish lists, and for good reason. Characterized by deep green, heart-shaped leaves with bubblegum pink variegation, the pink princess is truly unique in the plant world.

Learning how to properly care for your pink princess philodendron is the key to ensuring it maintains its brilliant pink variegation. Luckily, as with many plants in the philodendron genus, its care is pretty straightforward.

Botanical Name	Philodendron erubescens 'pink princess'
Common Name	Philodendron pink princess, blushing philodendron
Family	Araceae
Plant Type	Perennial
Mature Size	4-5 ft. tall, 2-4 ft. wide
Sun Exposure	Partial
Soil Type	Loamy, moist but well-draining
Soil pH	Acidic
Bloom Time	Spring, summer
Hardiness Zones	9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
Native Area	South America

Pink Princess Tips for Beginners

• Where to Put It:Place your pink princess philodendron in a spot that receives several hours of bright indirect sunlight.
• How to Water It:Only water when the soil dries out to prevent overwatering, likely once per week in the summer.
• Soil Type:Choose a mixture of standard potting soil, perlite, and orchid bark.

Pink Princess Philodendron Care

Native to Columbia, the pink princess philodendron is a tropical aroid in the Araceae family. Despite its high price tag, this colorful plant is actually pretty easy to care for. That being said there are a few key things to keep in mind to ensure that you are maximizing the variegation on the leaves.

Light

If you want pink princess philodendron's stunning variegation, you'll need to provide several hours of bright, indirect light.

This philodendron can also tolerate a few hours of direct light when grown as a houseplant. If you don't provide enough light, the plant's leaves will stay green, so try getting a grow light to get the pretty pink color the pink princess philodendron is known for.

Soil

As an aroid, the pink princess philodendron enjoys airy, well-draining soil that is high in organic matter. A mixture of one part standard potting soil, one part perlite, and one part orchid bark is ideal for the pink princess.

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Water

Allow the top half of the soil to dry out between waterings, then water well. Usually, this means you will need to water your plant approximately once a week in the spring and summer, and once every one to two weeks in the fall and winter.

As a general rule, it is far easier to overwater your pink princess philodendron than to underwater it so if you are unsure about whether it needs water, err on the side of caution and wait another day.

Temperature and Humidity

Though pink princess philodendron can survive in typical household temperatures and humidity levels, they absolutely thrive in warm, humid conditions. Avoid exposing your pink princess philodendron to temperatures below 60°F for a longer-lasting plant.

Fertilizer

During its growing season (spring and summer), the pink princess philodendron benefits from regular monthly feedings with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

From: thespruce