Blushing Philodendron
4.6 out of 5 (66 experiences)
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
About Blushing Philodendron
Known as the blushing Philodendron, Philodendron erubescens is the parent species of countless cultivars which come in a spectacular variety of shapes and colors. On its own, however, the leaves emerge bright pink and settle to dark red/green as they mature. 😊
Taxonomy
Philodendron erubescens
Philodendron
Araceae
Alismatales
Also known as
Philodendron Painted Lady and White Ice Princess
How to care for Blushing Philodendron
How often to water your Blushing Philodendron
every 9
Blushing Philodendron needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Blushing Philodendron in your home
a window
Blushing Philodendron can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.
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How to fertilize Blushing Philodendron
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Blushing Philodendron after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Philo help Can anyone help me with this plant? I believe it’s a philodendron black cardinal and I think he’s healthy and doing well BUT he’s pushing out new growth everywhere. Should I train him up? Use a moss pole or stick? Cut off the shoots? Replant the shoots? I just don’t know how to help this guy keep growing strong! #Philodendron #HappyPlants
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The leaves are leaning downwards now? #Philodendron
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What's wrong with this plant?
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What is causing the leaves to brown #Philodendron
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Please any tips on this plant #Dracaena
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When this plant was in terra-cotta, it was too dry. I transferred it to the ceramic now it still doesn’t seem right. Thoughts anyone?
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Can I grow it in just water? #Philodendron
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Can I grow it in just water # #Philodendron
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Recently reported and going yellow. Please help!!!! #Philodendron
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Failure to Thrive #Philodendron Looking for some guidance from more experienced plant parents. I’ve managed to keep my girl alive, but her leaves are yellowing and dull. She’s lost the luster in her leaves and just generally isn’t looking so good recently. I use the watering reminders, but check the soil first to avoid overwatering. Does she need plant food or something? Any and all tips welcome!
Care Summary for Blushing Philodendron
Blushing Philodendron
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 6ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Large, lush leaves 41
Fast grower 29
Survivor 25
Easy to propagate 8
Browns easily 3
Blooms easily 2
Pest magnet 1
02/04/2022
I bought her from Walmart when they had their plant death section outside behind the Christmas trees. I try to find plants that are a little wrecked. She had a lot of brown leaves and just looked sad. But her stalk and stems looked good, so I took her home. I’m pretty sure there are two varieties in this pot, but can’t find the name for the green stripped lady. Had to transplant her twice in one month. The pot she came in was cheap and her roots were very bound and doing the root tornado thing. Within a month she had sent up 4 new leaves! And she relaxed. New pot is 10 in and on the shallow side. It has only been 2 months and she’s sent up another 5 leaves (new growth like this fascinates me…it’s winter here) She was very easy to repot, water her about every 9 days (I let the top inch of soil go bone dry). And turn her pot every few days to encourage even sun exposure and growth. Letting her roots breath in new planting soil with time released fertilizer balls has done a lot for her. I adore her, so happy she chose life, she definitely brightens mine 🥰
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
01/11/2022
This guy is very pretty but grows so slowly it’s painful.
Survivor
12/21/2021
This plant is very rewarding when I pay close attention but also tolerates being set aside for a little while if you’re busy
Fast grower
11/19/2021
Got this plant in remembrance of my sissy.
Survivor
11/18/2021
A no fuss plant. I sometimes forget to water but it still gives me new leaves. A great starter plant that boosts confidence.
Fast grower
Survivor
Easy to propagate
11/18/2021
This plant doesn’t need me. Thrives on his own, doesnt brown even if its right next to a window 😅
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
11/05/2021
Gorgeous leaves! Super easy to maintain. Doesn’t require much work.
10/17/2021
You’ll have lush growing leaves in no time
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
09/15/2021
So beautiful and hardy
09/07/2021
It’s going to start growing FAST, but sometimes the leaves will come out a little weird but that’s okay 🥰
Survivor
08/29/2021
Thrives on healthy neglect :) low (but not no) light, and just a cup or two of water every few weeks
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
08/13/2021
Bit of a nightmare attention seeking plant. Browns so easily no matter where I put him!!!
Browns easily
07/19/2021
Not cheap but really great energy to have in your home. Get a big ole person sized plant. Mines a toddler
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
07/16/2021
Be careful of not damaging the leaves which are pretty big
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
07/14/2021
This is one of my favorite plants, it looks great, grows fast, and is so easy to care for!
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
07/04/2021
Easy to take care off
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate
Blooms easily
Survivor
06/30/2021
The leaves are so large, green and eye- catching So eye- catching and easy to maintain. All she needs are good sunlight, and damp soil.
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Survivor
04/29/2021
Such pretty pinkish green hues to the leaves and grows beautifully
Fast grower
Survivor
03/17/2021
Just relax. You’re doing everything you can to keep them alive.
Survivor
02/25/2021
I haven’t had it for long but it’s pushing out new broth left & right!
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
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