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Philodendron 'Prince of Orange'
Prince of Orange Philodendron
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About Philodendron 'Prince of Orange'
Prince of Orange is one of the most widely sold self-heading Philodendron cultivars, prized for the way new leaves emerge in a vivid coppery-orange before ageing through lime green and finally deep green as they mature; often three or four distinct colour stages are visible on the same plant at once. It grows as a compact, non-climbing rosette from a single central crown rather than a vine, making it a tidy, self-contained houseplant that never needs a support pole. It is forgiving, fast-growing, and widely available at low prices, which is exactly why it remains a mainstay of the UK commercial houseplant trade.
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Before You Buy
Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing
- Look for a healthy central crown with no signs of rot at the base
- New leaves should show the characteristic orange-copper flush, not plain green
- Check for scale insects on petioles, a common issue on self-heading Philodendrons
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Philodendron 'Prince of Orange'
1-3 months
Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings
Mature plants can be divided at the base once multiple crowns form; single-node stem cuttings also root readily.
Care Guide
Philodendron 'Prince of Orange' Care Guide & Growing Conditions
Well-draining mix: 50% potting compost, 30% perlite, 20% orchid bark.
Water when the top 3-4 cm of substrate is dry. Reduce frequency in winter.
40-60% is tolerated well; higher humidity encourages larger leaves.
Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4 weeks in spring and summer.
Every 12-18 months, or when the crown outgrows its pot.
Common Problems
Dull, washed-out new growth colour
Insufficient light
Move to brighter indirect light; the copper-orange flush is strongest in good light
Yellow lower leaves
Overwatering or natural leaf drop with age
Check substrate moisture before watering; occasional lower-leaf loss is normal as the plant matures
The Colour-Change Workhorse
Prince of Orange earns its shelf space in every garden centre in Britain by doing one simple trick reliably: showing off three leaf colours at once. It's not rare, and it never will be, but it is a genuinely good beginner plant that rewards a bit of bright light with a display few cheap houseplants can match.
