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Philodendron Pink Princess Plant Care
Philodendron erubescens 'Prince of Orange'
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This plant's most distinctive visual feature is its vibrant orange leaves that turn a deep green as they mature. Originating from South America, the Philodendron erubescens 'Prince of Orange' is highly sought after by plant collectors for its eye-catching foliage and easy care requirements. Its compact size and low maintenance make it a popular choice for indoor spaces.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect
65–80°F
50–70%
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How do you care for Philodendron Pink Princess?
Water Philodendron Pink Princess every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Philodendron Pink Princess?
Philodendron Pink Princess (Philodendron erubescens 'Prince of Orange') belongs to the family. Philodendron Pink Princess is native to Brazil, Ecuador, Peru.
Philodendron Pink Princess displays a climbing, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 4 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Philodendron Pink Princess produces none.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Philodendron Pink Princess?
Philodendron erubescens 'Prince of Orange' requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Philodendron Pink Princess Need?
Philodendron Pink Princess thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Philodendron Pink Princess in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Philodendron Pink Princess Prefer?
Philodendron erubescens 'Prince of Orange' grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Philodendron Pink Princess prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Philodendron Pink Princess?
Well-draining, rich soil mix. Good drainage is essential for Philodendron Pink Princess to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Philodendron Pink Princess?
Feed Philodendron Pink Princess every 2 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 2 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Philodendron Pink Princess?
Repot "Philodendron erubescens 'Prince of Orange'" every 2-3 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Philodendron Pink Princess?
Philodendron Pink Princess can be propagated through stem cuttings in water or soil. Similar propagation techniques also apply to heartleaf philodendron plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Philodendron Pink Princess Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Philodendron Pink Princess?
Philodendron Pink Princess is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, aphids. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Philodendron Pink Princess Need?
Philodendron Pink Princess grows outdoors in USDA Zone 11b – 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 11b. Philodendron Pink Princess is native to Brazil, Ecuador, Peru. In cooler regions, grow Philodendron Pink Princess as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 11b – 13a
Keep exploring plants
Philodendron Pink Princess is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Philodendron genus — compare its care with other Philodendron species on PlantoScan.
Philodendron Pink Princess thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Philodendron Species
Other Philodendron species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Philodendron erubescens 'Prince of Orange' — World Flora Online.
- Pet toxicity: Philodendron Pink Princess is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: AI-generated illustration (labelled on the image).
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 11b – 13a, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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