Philodendron erubescens 'Pink Princess'

Philodendron erubescens 'Pink Princess' is undoubtedly one of the most popular plants of the moment. With its glossy, dark green, almost black foliage and beautiful light pink variegation, it's not called 'Pink Princess' for nothing. The leaves of PPP, as it is sometimes called, are indeed a dazzling contrast to the splashes of pink. This variegation is not constant, so each new leaf will be a surprise. Philodendron erubescens are climbers by nature, so be sure to give it a trellis or pole to climb on. As it grows, gently attach the vine to the support structure. 

The combination of green and pink colors is necessary for your 'Pink Princess' to thrive. The green parts are essential for photosynthesis. So, if too many leaves start to turn pink, your plant will have trouble feeding itself and may die. On the other hand, if you have too much green, you lose what makes your plant a 'Pink Princess '. If you notice new leaves growing in pure pink, prune the stems just above the node (the place where your new variegated leaves will grow). Ideally, you try to keep one last leaf on the stem with a balanced variegation.

Family: Araceae
Origin: Colombia
Watering: moderate, let the substrate dry on the surface between waterings
Light: medium to indirect, without direct sun. If it receives too much light, the pink parts will become banished and if it does not receive enough, the new leaves will grow green, without variegation. That said, this plant could stand a few hours of direct sun, but only in the early morning or late afternoon.
Relative humidity: high
Substrate: well draining and aerated, use potting soils for tropical plants: Promix or Connaisseur or our homemade potting soil
Fertilization: once a month during the growing season
Toxicity: toxic for animals

* Please note that each plant is unique and will be different from the one in the photo.