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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

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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.

By: The Other Side Nursery

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.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

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.

By: Brian's Botanicals

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