Plant Care – Philodendron Pink Princess
Light: Place your Philodendron Pink Princess under bright, indirect sunlight and do avoid direct sunlight as it will cause its leave to turn yellow. Too much exposure to direct sunlight and high temperatures will cause the plant to dry up, leaves to turn yellow and wilt.
Water: Allow the top surface of the soil to dry up between watering the plant. We recommend watering it once a week or whenever necessary. Overwatering your Philodendron can cause water beds and this will result in root problems. Droopy leaves are a good sign of overwatering, therefore you should skip a week of watering.
Soil: The Philodendron thrives in a well-draining potting mix that can retain some moisture.
Fertiliser: Fertilise your plant with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month.
Humidity Requirement: Medium
Fun Facts about the Philodendron genus: Did you know? The Philodendron genus contains hundreds of species, a wide variety of beautiful plants and beautiful foliage. Philodendrons have air-purifying abilities and therefore explain why many are grown indoors as house plants! Philodendrons come in two types, vining and non-climbing. Vining plants can grow tall with the proper support and environment while the non-climbers grow upright and exhibit beautiful foliage. Above all, Philodendrons are fast growers as well.
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This cute, little plant is very easy to grow. It is a type of philodendron and belongs to the arum family. It has heart-shaped leaves that are green on top and white underneath. The plant can reach a height of up to 3 feet and will bloom in the summer when you give it enough light and water. You can purchase this plant at The Green Corner, our online nursery and your one stop shop for all you plants and gardening supplies. Better yet, with just a click, we will deliver them straight to your doorstep.
The Pink Princess Philodendron is a beautiful plant that is known for its large, heart-shaped leaves. It is an easy plant to grow and so versatile that it can be used for any decorating scheme.
Pink Princess Philodendrons have been around for decades, but this particular variety has been popularized by the movie “Crazy Rich Asians.” In it, you can see the main character’s home covered in pink philodendrons and other tropical plants. These plants are also used for weddings, decorating offices, and creating beautiful displays at home parties.
This plant does require some care and attention if you want it to thrive in your home or office space. The good news is that once it’s established, it will thrive on its own without much work from you!
Here are some Pink Princess Philodendron care tips that will help your plant thrive for ages.
Plant Care – Philodendron Pink Princess
Light: Place your Philodendron Pink Princess under bright, indirect sunlight and do avoid direct sunlight as it will cause its leave to turn yellow. Too much exposure to direct sunlight and high temperatures will cause the plant to dry up, leaves to turn yellow and wilt.
Water: Allow the top surface of the soil to dry up between watering the plant. We recommend watering it once a week or whenever necessary. Overwatering your Philodendron can cause water beds and this will result in root problems. Droopy leaves are a good sign of overwatering, therefore you should skip a week of watering.
Soil: The Philodendron thrives in a well-draining potting mix that can retain some moisture. We would recommend a chunky soil mix which can be achieved with a mixture of pine bark, coco chips, perlite, pumice and charcoal.
Fertiliser: Fertilise your plant with a slow-release fertiliser. We would recommend using Nutricote 13-11-11 Granular fertiliser. This fertiliser works best with variegated plants like the Philodendron Pink Princess.
Humidity Requirement: Medium to High. Give your plant the occasional mist or place it together with other plants.
Fungus control: The Philodendron Pink Princess is prone to fungus rust. To prevent this from happen, ensure that your humidity level is high. We recommend placing your Philodendron Pink Princess in an area with good ventilation and spraying fungicide once a week to prevent fungus rust.
Fun Facts about the Philodendron genus: Did you know? The Philodendron genus contains hundreds of species, a wide variety of beautiful plants and beautiful foliage. Philodendrons have air-purifying abilities and therefore explain why many are grown indoors as house plants! Philodendrons come in two types, vining and non-climbing. Vining plants can grow tall with the proper support and environment while the non-climbers grow upright and exhibit beautiful foliage. Above all, Philodendrons are fast growers as well.
Now that you have learned how to take care of the Philodendron Pink Princess, it is time for your very own pot!
The Pink Princess Philodendron is a beautiful plant that you can buy from The Green Corner. This plant is a large-leafed variety of the common philodendron plant, which is often used as an indoor houseplant. It has beautiful pinkish-red leaves that are thick and succulent, which makes it ideal for growing in your home or office.
Buy your very own Philodendron Pink Princess today at TheGreenCorner.com.sg! Or head to our retail out at 53 Sungei Tengah Road S698998 and browse our nursery. Who knows what good deals you may find!
FAQs about Philodendron Pink Princess:
1. My Philodendron Pink Princess has very few variegations on its leaves. How do I increase its variegation?
The variegation of the Philodendron Pink Princess depends on a few factors. Few variegations could be due to the genes of the plant itself. If you notice that you newer leaves have lesser variegation compared to your older leaves, it could also mean that the plant is not receiving enough sunlight. When your variegated plant does not receive enough sunlight, it will produce chlorophyll to have more surface area on its leaves to absorb sunlight, which results in lesser variegation
2. Is the Philodendron Pink Princess a good starting plant for beginners?
Yes! Though it may require more care and a good environment, the plant is generally fuss-free. Follow our care tips thoroughly, and you will enjoy the ‘fruits’ of your labor in no time, trust us.
3. Is the Philodendron Pink Princess prone to pest?
Pest and insects will always be attracted to plants. But there will always be a way for us to prevent them from coming. We recommend spraying your usually insecticide and fungicide spray for your Philodendron Pink Princess once a week as a preventive measure. If your plant happens to be infested with insects such as spider mites, you may have to give your plant a thorough wash and spray your insecticide once every 3 days. If you are not sure on which insecticides to use, you can always reach out to us at TheGreenCorner@prince.com.sg or call s at 8838 3634 and our friendly customer service will recommend you a suitable product.
4. Can I propagate my Philodendron Pink Princess?
Yes you can! Propagating is simple. Sterilise your cutting tool and cut just below your plant’s node or aerial root. Place your propagated cutting into a jar of clean water and watch your roots slowly start to grow. Roots can take a couple of weeks to grow so do give them some time! Once the roots have grown, pot your plant into a pot with potting mix.
