Philodendron 'Pink Princess' (v)
philodendron 'Pink Princess'
A tropical perennial with thick, clinging or trailing stems that are bright red when young. Leaves are oval-shaped with tapering tips, and glossy deep green splashed with cream and pink
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Cream Pink | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Cream Pink | |||
| Autumn | Green Cream Pink | |||
| Winter | Green Cream Pink |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1ABotanical details
- Family
- Araceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, Climbing, Trailing
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant/allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant/allergen - For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Philodendron can be shrubs, trees or climbers, with glossy, leathery, evergreen, simple to pinnately divided leaves, and tiny flowers borne within arum-like white, green or reddish spathes
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a loose, free draining houseplant compost in bright, filtered or indirect light. Mist daily. During the growing season, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water moderately at other times. Repot every 2-3 years. See Philodendron and houseplant cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by softwood stem tip or leaf bud cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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