If you're obsessed with variegated plants, a pink princess philodendron should be on your list to own. With pink and green leaves, this houseplant won't disappoint!
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How much light does it need?
The best lighting for a pink princess philodendron is indirect light. Because of how the leaves grow, it's also important to rotate your plant every couple of days to make sure all the leaves are getting about the same amount of light.
Watering your Pink Princess Philodendron
For an adult plant, you can water once every 2 weeks. My go-to method for watering all my houseplants (aside from my aloe vera) is bottom watering.
For younger plants, water every week until it's more established.
What's the best soil to use?
Again this is my universal advice for most houseplants, but it's important to use a chunky soil mix with a ratio of 50-50 orchid bark and tropical potting soil.
When should I repot my pink princess philodendron?
If you just purchased your ppp from a big box store like Lowe's or Walmart, one of the first things to do is repot it. I typically wait a few days (up to a week) to give the plant a chance to acclimate before repotting.
If you've had your philodendron for awhile, and notice the roots growing out of the bottom it's another sign it's time to repot!
When you are repotting, if there are any baby plants growing next to your main "mom" plant, this is a great time to separate them into their own smaller pots (again using a chunky mix mentioned above).
Do I need to fertilize?
I like to fertilize all my houseplants once a month in the spring and summer and the fall and winter I fertilize every 2 months.
FAQ
The best fertilizer would be an indoor plant food with equal parts nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
Yes, but depending on the size of the cutting you are trying to propagate, it could be a few months before you see root growth.
The pink you see on some of the variegated leaves is caused by a genetic mutation that prevents some of the cells of the plant from producing chlorophylls.
Make sure it's getting plenty of bright indirect light. 8 hours is optimal for more variegation.
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