Philodendron (Philodendron ‘Pink Princess’)

Philodendron

$39.00

Features and Characteristics

Philodendron is a large and diverse genus of around 500 species of herbaceous perennials native to the neotropics. Many are epiphytic for all or part of their live histories. Their inflorescences are the typical arum-type with a spike-like spadix and leaf-like spathe.

Genus name comes from the Greek words phileo meaning “to love” and dendron meaning “tree” for the affinity of many species to climb trees.

‘Pink Princess’ is a slow-growing, hybrid philodendron selection that features colorful, variegated foliage and an upright, vining habit. Mature plants can reach 4′ tall or more with a 2′ spread. The heart-shaped leaves are dark purplish-green with contrasting pink variegation and can reach up to 8″ long and 5″ wide. The pink coloration is variable, emerging as large splotches, small streaks, or occasionally an entire leaf. The typical arum-type inflorescences are rarely produced by houseplants but consist of a purple-red spathe surrounding a white spadix.

Care and Maintenance

Best grown in evenly moist, rich, humusy soils in part shade. Too much shade will reduce the variegation and produce leggy growth. Avoid harsh, afternoon sun. Requires the support of a trellis or other structure. Prune to maintain a compact size. Also prune out stems that have reverted to solid, non-variegated foliage. Propagate from stem cuttings. Hardy in frost-free Zones 10 and above.

Philodendron (Philodendron ‘Pink Princess’) Requirements

Hardiness zone	10 - 12
Sun light	Part shade
Water	Medium
Maintenance	Medium

Common Problems

Susceptible to aphids, mealy bugs, scale, thrips, and spider mites.

Uses

Houseplant or conservatory specimen.

Philodendron (Philodendron ‘Pink Princess’) Details

Common name	Philodendron
Botanical name	Philodendron 'Pink Princess'
Plant type	Herbaceous perennial
Family	Araceae
Hardiness zone	10 - 12
Water	Medium
Maintenance	Medium
Flower color	Purple-red spathe and white spadix
Flowering period	Rarely flowers indoors
Height	3 - 4 ft.
Width	1 - 2 ft.