Pink Princess Philodendron
4.7 out of 5 (36 experiences)
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
About Pink Princess Philodendron
The Pink Princess Philodendron has developed a cult following in recent years 💕. Known for its famed pink leaves, mature specimens of this plant have sold for thousands of dollars. Philodendrons grow aerial roots that grip the bark of trees, allowing them to grow over 20 feet tall! Their leaves change shape as they climb and can grow larger than a dinner plate. Fossils show Philodendrons growing as far back as 30 million years ago when South America was still connected to Antarctica! ❄️
Taxonomy
Philodendron 'Pink Princess'
Philodendron
Araceae
Alismatales
How to care for Pink Princess Philodendron
How often to water your Pink Princess Philodendron
every 9
Pink Princess 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 Pink Princess Philodendron in your home
a window
Pink Princess 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 Pink Princess Philodendron in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Pink Princess 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 Pink Princess Philodendron after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Talk about a #GlowUp !! My current favorite #BeforeAndAfter is my #PinkPrincessPhilodendron . She started with some nicely speckled dark leaves and in less than a year started throwing that PINK✨✨✨ I beheaded her last month and not only did the head root perfectly, she started growing back from 2! new growth points on the mama. I’ve now replanted the head with the mama and she is WORK👏ING👏 IT👏 Last pic is Mama’s first new leaf since getting cut. #NewGrowth #HappyPlants
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I got this plant a couple days ago as a gift… and i need to know all about it… its a leaf that is really dark green as if it wants to turn brown and die… and should i have watered it right when I got it home? #PhilodendronPinkPrincess #NewPlantMom #PlantTherapy #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantTherapy
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Four new leaves this week, one still unfurling, and so far I'm not that thrilled. This Pink Princess is just kind of awkward, and doesn't have much pink. Show me YOUR PPP and give me something to look forward to 😬
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So I purchased this PPP one because I been dying to own one. And two it was literally the only one they had. But as you see in the photo it is damaged. Should I let it grow out? Should I chop the really bad one? Should I leave it? #Philodendron
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Well she unfurled the new baby last night but it’s a little banged up. I suspect too much light is the culprit as soil is where it needs to be, watering is consistent/adequate, and humidity sits between 65 - 70%. I’m a happy camper and time to do some light readings #HappyPlants #Philodendron
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I’d love for this leaf to unfurl, already! #NewGrowth #Variegated #Philodendron
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Beheading my pink princess was definitely the right choice as she’s now growing back TWO growth points! And the head has popped a new leaf while rooting. Once I put them back together she is going to be one seexxxxyyyy bitch😍 #PinkPrincessPhilodendron #Philodendron #PhiloFlock #HappyPlants
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Say hi to Meagan, my new PPP. Thanks Costa Farms for my replacement. I still love Lancelot but he’s a White Knight and I ordered a Pink Princess. All in all I am very happy 😊 #PlantsMakePeopleHappy
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So Greg is telling me to water my ppp every 10 days…. Is this correct? She seems droopy to me… #Philodendron #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #HappyPlants
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Leaves turning brown I got my philodendron pink princess about a week ago and I’ve noticed that some of the leaves are brown. She has a plant light on for 12 hours of the day and I water her about once weekly. It does look like there’s multiple plants in one should I repot or give her time? Thanks in advance!
Pink Princess Philodendron is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
💦 Water Needs
Pink Princess Philodendron prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
☀️ Sunlight Needs
Pink Princess 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 in your home 🏡.
Pink Princess Philodendron Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →
🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity
Pink Princess Philodendron is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
💨 Humidity
Pink Princess Philodendron prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.
🪴 Soil
Pink Princess Philodendron does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
💩 Fertilizer
Pink Princess Philodendron should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
❄️ Dormancy
Pink Princess Philodendron does not have a typical pattern of dormancy. If you notice their growth slowing down substantially, double check that they are getting enough sunlight and water to thrive!
🌎 Native Region
Pink Princess Philodendron is native to Central, South America, and the Caribbean.
🌸 Flowers
Yes, you may see your Pink Princess Philodendron bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern
Pink Princess Philodendron is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.
🌦️ Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Pink Princess Philodendron can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12a. Find your local hardiness zone here.
🌱 Propagation
Pink Princess Philodendron can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:
- Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
- To get the cutting to root, you can either:
- Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
- Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.
🍂 Yellow Leaves
Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.
Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Pink Princess Philodendron, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.
Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!
🧐 Troubleshooting
When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.
Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.
Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.
Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.
Care Summary for Pink Princess Philodendron
Pink Princess 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 15
Fast grower 14
Easy to propagate 11
Survivor 10
Browns easily 7
Blooms easily 2
02/25/2022
My favorite plant! It’s so beautiful and unique!
01/23/2022
Super rewarding plant to grow & easy to propagate in water! I’ve also had great success with them in leca. Too much light will burn their leafs. Not super dramatic but will let you know when thirsty. My all time favorite plant!
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Survivor
Browns easily
01/10/2022
Love philodendrons and how their leaves grow. Looking forward to watching this one pop over time 😍
11/29/2021
Love love love. Pretty easy to care for! Just like other philodendrons.
11/13/2021
If you love pink, you’ll love philo. Pink princess! They thrive in high humidity & I’ve found they also do well in leca. When given a pole, they’ll put off larger leaves. They do brown / not put out a lot of pink if in too bright of light.
Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate
Browns easily
10/18/2021
Hardy, very unusual color variations, lush glossy leaves and quite unique features.
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
09/17/2021
So beautiful, fast grower, easy to reproduce; mine was an unrooted cutting 6 months ago!!! The care is easy & I’d recommend this to anyone.
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate
Survivor
09/09/2021
Very beautiful low color Philodendron Pink Princess from American Plant Exchange (more light will give it more color they say). Best price available for a great plant. Shop around for the best plant for you! These babies don’t come cheap. And they prefer distilled water and high humidity. If you’re getting this Pink Princess do yourself and it a favor and get a distiller and a levoit humidifier. They’ll help you give her the proper care!
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Browns easily
08/12/2021
Beautiful pink variegation
Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate
06/16/2021
I actually wish I didn't spend so much money on this plant. It's not my favorite.
04/08/2021
This is the really expensive plant (that I sometimes regret buying). She is very low maintenance, but she is fragile. Make sure she gets a proper amount of moisture and she doesn’t get touched too much. She likes sunlight, but not right next to the window.
Fast grower
04/08/2021
Not worth the price, but beautiful
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