Philodendron erubescens 'Pink Princess'

Who doesn’t love a little #OnWednesdaysWeWearPink action? The Philodendron ‘Pink Princess’ wears pink every day of the week with its bubblegum variegation! And the best part? Even though it’s often tagged as a “rare and exotic plant,” the Pink Princess Philodendron is relatively easy to care for, making it an easy addition to the pink plant clan!

• How do you propagate a Pink Princess Philodendron? You can propagate your Pink Princess by taking a stem cutting with 1-2 healthy, variegated leaves. Place the cutting in water to root, and plant it in moist soil once it has grown roots that are a few centimeters long.
• How can you cut a Philodendron Pink Princess? Take time to identify the nodes on your plant’s stem. You’ll be able to spot “joints” between the leaves, with a little protruding “root:” This is a node, which needs to be in direct contact with the water. So, cut the stem of your Pink Princess Philodendron before the node with sterile scissors.

• Do Pink Princess Philodendrons revert? The short answer: They can. How can you prevent it? While your Pink Princess should never be kissed by direct sunlight, you must keep it in bright indirect light for it to maintain its variegation. If your plant has already begun reverting, cut off the part of the stem that has reverted and place your Pink Princess Philodendron in an area with brighter light.

• What type of soil mix should I use for my Pink Princess Philodendron? To care for your Pink Princess Philodendron properly, you should plant it in a well-draining potting mix. Unaltered traditional potting mix is not suitable. Improve the drainage by adding 1 part perlite to 3 parts peat-based potting mix (such as Miracle Grow).

• What comes in the box? One Philodendron erubescens 'Pink Princess' in an 8" grow pot. Ceramic planter sold separately.