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Philodendron 'Pink Princess'
Also Known As
- Philodendron erubescens 'Pink Princess'
- Pink Princess Philodendron
Plant type
perennial, aroid
size
- H: 2'-4'
- W: 2'-4'
planting zones
- 10a-12
Philodendron 'Pink Princess' plant details
Philodendron 'Pink Princess' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid with black, green, pink and variegated foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Philodendron 'Pink Princess'
- Plant type: perennial aroid
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: evergreen black, green, pink and variegated
- Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Uses: houseplant, tropical, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Philodendron 'Pink Princess'
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Maroon leaves with white/light pink variegation. Maroon stem. Arrowhead-shaped, glossy leaves. Relatively slow growing. Variegation can vary but for best result we recommend growing plants with at least 3 hours of direct morning sun or under grow light for at least 12 hours.
Plants with black leaves are rare in nature. That's why Philodendron 'Pink Princess' is so unique. It's a rare black-leaf philodendron with hot pink variegation. The young leaves emerge as a dark olive-green with white variegation, maturing to a deep black with bright pink spots. The variegation is highly visible. Provide good light for maximum coloration. Grow in bright indirect light indoors or a shady location outdoors. This philodendron prefers moist but well-drained soil and some humidity. As a vining plant, it should be grown on a stake or trellis.
Philodendron Pink Princess is a climbing aroid with dark leaves and light pink variegated blotches. Leaves can grow to 9 inches long and 5 inches wide. The stems are also blotched with pink. I find that the variegation can be greater if the plant is cut or prevented from reverting to just dark leaves. Solid pink leaves is a goal to many who grow this plant. It is not commonly seen on all plants they must be mature enough and be cut back to allow the variegation to stay strong to show this.
The black to deep burgundy, glossy, heart-shaped tropical foliage is splashed and flecked with white and pink. An easily grown indoor or tropical plant that is sure to make a statement. This is a slow growing vine-like philodendron which can be trained to a support or allowed to trail.
By: Almost Eden
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Gardening facts about Philodendron 'Pink Princess' plant
How to Grow Philodendron 'Pink Princess'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- pink
- green
- black
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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