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 💪.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Blushing Philodendron in your home 🏡.
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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Growing great. But what might be the cause of brown spots on leafs? #Philodendron
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Need Philodenron help!♥️ Hi, friends! I have a philodenron that has been thriving. Unfortunately, for the last month or so, I have been battling a gnat infestation. I tried treating with Hydrogen Peroxide, which worked for a while, but they came back😭 I also have sticky traps around it which work fairly well. I tried a apple cider vinegar trap, but it didn't work. I currently have it in Miracle Gro Tropical potting mix, but I think I'm going to repot with fresh, dry soil. What soil(s) + any additives should I use this time around to encourage it to thrive and perhaps drain better? Thank you! #philodendron
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This precious little one has been through quite a few ups and downs. Although Phil isn’t quite ‘little’ he became a part of the family through adoption about 10mos ago. He was absolutely beautiful when I brought him home, but then he started growing brown spots in the middle of the leaves and along the edges. A few of the leaves even split right down the middle. I’ve had to remove two just this week (two very large ones). They began to change colors and I thought it was that blushing orange/red; but then suddenly it was brown and withered. I felt the stems and they were very soggy. Most of the stems are firm. As my fingers traveled down the stem, it just snapped right off like it has been overwatered. I was quite surprised though, because it did t happen to the whole plant. Now I’m seeing (what looks like) flowering or new babies sprouting. Does this #BlushingPhilodendron look healthy? #NewPlantMom #PlantsMakePeopleHappy
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Can I keep my plant in a water bowl? When I bought it from the garden area of my store the plant was in a water bowl I bought it recently so I’m not sure if I should move it to a soil pot yet because it’s pretty young #Philodendron
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PLANT ID and question #Philodendron Alrighty so this is either dark lord or black cardinal I believe... if anyone else has an idea lemme know! Now my question about it as follows. I have new leaves come in on it really smooth but as it develops and rolls out I notice it becomes dotted on random spots, usually the same color of the leaf like a divot forming, now they are all little brown spots, what is the cause and what is the solve? Thanks for any help and info yall!
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Good Morning, Greggers, I hope everyone had an amazingly blessed weekend. I have a question for anyone who may be skilled in caring for #BlushingPhilodendron (not sure if I’m still considered a #NewPlantMom , but it’s been about 9months). Anyway, about my #BlushingPhilodendron; he was absolutely beautiful when I adopted him in October, 2024. I believe I placed him too close to the window [not direct sunlight, but kinda off to the side of the window]. Anyway…I was wondering, are those dry brown spots a result of ‘sunburn’? I’ve moved him several times since, and would like to believe he’s in a good spot now🤷🏾♀️ I follow the recommendations in the app and just hope they’re steering me towards progress. Thanks for chiming in.
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Hi! I have a few plants that have been in the water vase for over a year. Nice and green. Plenty roots but no growth. If I transfer to soil pots will they die? #Philodendron
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Help! I bought two of these plants. One is flourishing and the other looks like this. What can I do to save it. #Philodendron
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I did not know that Philodendron flowers! Check this thing out!
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what exactly is this plant #Philodendron
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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