Pink Princess Philodendron Plant Care

Pink Princess Philodendron (Philodendron erubescens 'Pink Princess') belongs to the Araceae family within the Philodendron genus. Pink Princess Philodendron is native to Colombia. Pink Princess Philodendron is also known as Philodendron Pink Princess.

Pink Princess Philodendron displays a self-heading growth habit, reaching up to 4 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Pink Princess Philodendron produces spathe and spadix.

Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Pink Princess Philodendron every 5–7 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Pink Princess Philodendron thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Pink Princess Philodendron in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.

Philodendron erubescens 'Pink Princess' tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F. Pink Princess Philodendron prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Well-draining highly organic soil. Good drainage is essential for Pink Princess Philodendron to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Pink Princess Philodendron every month during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.

Choose a spot with bright indirect light and well-draining highly organic soil. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Pink Princess Philodendron is suited to USDA Zone 10b – 12b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Pink Princess Philodendron can spread to about 2 ft (0.6 m) and reach about 4 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.6 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Pink Princess Philodendron while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Pink Princess Philodendron is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 10). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Pink Princess Philodendron can be propagated through stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to red-leaf philodendron plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Pink Princess Philodendron is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Pink Princess Philodendron grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Pink Princess Philodendron is native to Colombia. In cooler regions, grow Pink Princess Philodendron as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.