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Philodendron 'Prince of Orange'

Prince of Orange Philodendron

Typical UK price

£10

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Price by size

Sold, 90 days
2
Middle half
-
Last sold
16 Aug 2026
On record
2
Cutting/cormEstimate
7cm2 sold
12cm2 on record
MatureEstimate
  • Sale
  • Typical
  • Middle half
  • Estimate
  • Not used as the size price
for a 7cm pot
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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.

Native range

Horticultural cultivar, self-heading Philodendron hybrid group.

Classification

Genus
Philodendron
Family
Araceae
Type
Cultivar
Growth habit
Self-heading rosette, non-climbing

Morphology

Leaf shape
Ovate to elongated-heart shaped
Leaf length
20-35 cm
Leaf width
12-20 cm
Petiole colour
Green to coppery orange on new growth
Venation
Pinnate, understated
Texture
Semi-glossy
Variegation
None, colour-shifting new growth (copper-orange to lime to deep green) rather than variegation
Growth habit
Compact rosette, self-heading, no climbing or trailing

Recent UK sales

For sale in the UK

UK shops

ShopStockPrice
Root Houseplants established plantIn stock£7

Current listings on eBay UK

By month

MonthMedianSold
Aug 2026£102

Before you buy

  • 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

Philodendron 'Prince of Orange' care

Substrate
Well-draining mix: 50% potting compost, 30% perlite, 20% orchid bark.
Watering
Water when the top 3-4 cm of substrate is dry. Reduce frequency in winter.
Humidity
40-60% is tolerated well; higher humidity encourages larger leaves.
Feeding
Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4 weeks in spring and summer.
Repotting
Every 12-18 months, or when the crown outgrows its pot.

Common problems

  • Dull, washed-out new growth colour

    Cause: Insufficient light

    Fix: Move to brighter indirect light; the copper-orange flush is strongest in good light

  • Yellow lower leaves

    Cause: Overwatering or natural leaf drop with age

    Fix: Check substrate moisture before watering; occasional lower-leaf loss is normal as the plant matures

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How to propagate Philodendron 'Prince of Orange'

Methods
Division, Stem cutting with node. Step-by-step guide
Difficulty
Easy. Forgiving of missed waterings, average home humidity, and imperfect light. A solid pick for beginners or low-fuss collections.
Time to establish
1-3 months
True from cuttings
Yes. Cuttings keep the cultivar's character.
Notes
Mature plants can be divided at the base once multiple crowns form; single-node stem cuttings also root readily.

In the wild