Pink Princess Philodendron
Philodendron erubescens 'Pink Princess'
📖 About this plant
One of the most sought-after and Instagram-famous houseplants, prized for its stunning dark green leaves splashed with vivid bubblegum-pink variegation. Each leaf is unique, with patterns ranging from minimal pink speckling to dramatic half-and-half splits. The variegation is caused by a natural mutation and cannot be reliably predicted. A climbing aroid that looks spectacular on a moss pole.
🧑🌾 Care requirements
Bright indirect (4-6 hrs)
Every 1-2 weeks
High (50-70%)
18-28°C
Well-draining, airy aroid mix; blend of peat, perlite, and orchid bark (1:1:1); slightly acidic preferred
Balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 2-3 weeks during growing season
📋 Plant facts
- 🌍 Origin
- Cultivar — parent species native to Colombia and other parts of South America
- 📏 Max height
- 90-180 cm (climbing vine)
- 📐 Spread
- 60-120 cm
- 🕰️ Bloom time
- Rarely indoors
- 🎨 Bloom color
- White
- 🍃 Foliage color
- Green, Pink Variegated
- ⏳ Lifespan
- Perennial
- 📈 Growth rate
- Moderate
- ☠️ Toxicity
- Mildly toxic — contains calcium oxalate crystals; keep away from pets that may chew on leaves
- 🌱 Propagation
- Stem cuttings with at least one node; must be taken from sections showing pink variegation for best results
🛡️ Health & Safety
Mildly toxic — contains calcium oxalate crystals; keep away from pets that may chew on leaves
Common issues
- Root rot from overwatering, Spider mites, Reverting to all-green (losing pink variegation), Mealybugs
💡 Care tips
- Dark leaves splashed with bubblegum pink variegation,Provide a moss pole or trellis for climbing support,Pink variegation is stronger with more light exposure,Highly sought after by houseplant collectors worldwide
