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Philodendron erubescens 'Pink Princess'
Pink Princess Philodendron
- Coir Moss Pole, 120cm (4-Pack)Coco coir totem for climbing aroids to root into as they grow upward.
- Natural Rooting Powder, 3 x 75gRooting hormone powder for stem and leaf cuttings.
- Precision Bonsai Pruning Scissors, 200mmFine-bladed snips for clean node cuts when taking a cutting.
- Digital Hygrometer & ThermometerLCD humidity and temperature gauge for checking a grow spot against a plant's target range.
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7cm Target Price
£12.00
Philodendron erubescens 'Pink Princess' Morphology
About Philodendron erubescens 'Pink Princess'
Philodendron erubescens 'Pink Princess' is a variegated cultivar derived from the species native to Colombia. It is characterized by dark green to burgundy foliage marked with pink sectoral and marbled variegation. As a climbing hemiepiphyte, it adapts well to indoor cultivation when provided with a support structure. Its appearance is the result of a stable mutation, and it remains widely grown in collections.
Native Range
Colombia
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Before You Buy
Shared checklist for Philodendron erubescens and its cultivated forms
- The plain species (often sold as 'Red Emerald') is inexpensive and widely available; be cautious of collector-level pricing
- For 'Pink Princess' or 'White Princess', check the variegation percentage in photos; heavily white/pink sectored cuttings are harder to establish and more valuable, but also more fragile
- Look for firm stems and healthy nodes; a cutting with a mushy or blackened base is unlikely to root
- All Philodendron are toxic if ingested; keep away from pets and children
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Philodendron erubescens 'Pink Princess'
Shared across every form of Philodendron erubescens — see this form's own Morphology for variegation-specific propagation notes.
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Philodendron erubescens 'Pink Princess'
Shared across every form of Philodendron erubescens — see this form's own Morphology for variegation-specific propagation notes.
6-10 weeks
Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings
Roots readily from stem or node cuttings in water or moist substrate. The plain species propagates fast and true; variegated sports like Pink Princess and White Princess need a cutting taken at a visibly variegated node to preserve the sectoring.
Care Guide
Philodendron erubescens 'Pink Princess' Care Guide & Growing Conditions
General care shared across all forms of Philodendron erubescens — cultivated forms may need brighter light or higher humidity than the plain species; check this form's Quick Facts above.
Care Guide
Philodendron erubescens 'Pink Princess' Care Guide & Growing Conditions
General care shared across all forms of Philodendron erubescens — cultivated forms may need brighter light or higher humidity than the plain species; check this form's Quick Facts above.
Chunky, well-draining aroid mix: 40% orchid bark, 30% potting compost, 20% perlite, 10% sphagnum moss.
Allow the top few centimetres of substrate to dry between waterings. Reduce slightly in winter.
50-70%. Tolerates average household humidity better than most variegated Philodendron cultivars, making the plain species a forgiving climber.
Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 3-4 weeks during the growing season.
Annually while young and fast-growing; every 2 years once established, or when roots fill the pot.
Common Problems
Leggy growth with small leaves
Insufficient light or no support to climb
Provide a moss pole or trellis and move to brighter indirect light; leaf size increases noticeably once the plant is climbing
Root rot
Overwatering or poorly-draining substrate
Unpot, trim affected roots, and repot into fresh chunky substrate; reduce watering frequency
Bacterial leaf spot
Overhead watering and poor air circulation
Water at the base, avoid wetting foliage, and improve airflow around the plant
Field Reference
In the Wild
Field Reference
In the Wild
Also in: Variegated Rarities
Named cultivars carrying a chimeric variegated sport of an established species, propagated by node rather than seed.
Philodendron erubescens 'White Princess'
Philodendron 'Florida Ghost'
Philodendron ilsemannii 'Variegated'
Philodendron spiritus-sancti 'Variegated'
Philodendron melanochrysum 'Variegated'
Philodendron gloriosum 'Tricolor'
