Philodendron 'Strawberry Shake'
Philodendron erubescens 'Strawberry Shake' · Strawberry Shake Philodendron
Typical UK price
£13
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 0
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 11 Jul 2026
- On record
- 1
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
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About Philodendron 'Strawberry Shake'
Strawberry Shake is a variegated sport of 'Red Emerald' that swaps its parent's solid burgundy-and-green coloring for splashy sectors of strawberry pink, orange, yellow, and green scattered irregularly across the glossy leaf blade, genuinely one of the more colourful Philodendron cultivars in circulation. As with other chimeric variegations, sector placement and intensity vary from cutting to cutting, and plants can revert toward solid green if kept in low light for extended periods. It retains the vigorous climbing habit and glossy, leathery foliage typical of the erubescens line.
Native range
Variegated sport mutation of Philodendron erubescens 'Red Emerald'.
Classification
- Genus
- Philodendron
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Variegated
- Growth habit
- Climbing on aerial roots
- Form of
- Philodendron erubescens
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- OvateEgg-shaped leaves, with the wider end near the base.-cordateHeart-shaped foliage, featuring a rounded notch (sinus) where the leaf stem attaches.
- Leaf length
- 20-30 cm
- Leaf width
- 15-22 cm
- Petiole colour
- Reddish-pink
- Venation
- PinnateVeins or lobes arranged like a feather, branching out symmetrically on both sides of a single main central vein., understated
- Texture
- Glossy, leathery
- Variegation
- ChimericVariegation caused by a cell mutation. Often produces high contrast but can be unstable and revert to all-green. (unstableVariegation that is prone to disappearing (reverting to solid green) if lighting conditions are poor or if not pruned.) splashy sectors of strawberry pink, orange, yellow, and green; propagates true only from a cutting taken at a variegated node, sector strength varies by light exposure
- Growth habit
- Climbing
Recent UK sales
For sale in the UK
UK shops
| Shop | Stock | Checked | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grow Tropicals 14cm pot | In stock | 19 Oct 2026 | £63 |
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | £13 | 1 |
Before you buy
- 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
Philodendron 'Strawberry Shake' care
- Substrate
- Chunky, well-draining aroid mix: 40% orchid bark, 30% potting compost, 20% perlite, 10% sphagnum moss.
- Watering
- Allow the top few centimetres of substrate to dry between waterings. Reduce slightly in winter.
- Humidity
- 50-70%. Tolerates average household humidity better than most variegated Philodendron cultivars, making the plain species a forgiving climber.
- Feeding
- Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 3-4 weeks during the growing season.
- Repotting
- Annually while young and fast-growing; every 2 years once established, or when roots fill the pot.
Common problems
Leggy growth with small leaves
Cause: Insufficient light or no support to climb
Fix: Provide a moss pole or trellis and move to brighter indirect light; leaf size increases noticeably once the plant is climbing
Root rot
Cause: Overwatering or poorly-draining substrate
Fix: Unpot, trim affected roots, and repot into fresh chunky substrate; reduce watering frequency
Bacterial leaf spot
Cause: Overhead watering and poor air circulation
Fix: Water at the base, avoid wetting foliage, and improve airflow around the plant
Gear for this plant
- 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.
- Humidity Dome, Heavy-Duty Germination KitVented propagation dome for holding humidity around fresh cuttings.
How to propagate Philodendron 'Strawberry Shake'
- Methods
- Stem cutting, Node cutting. 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
- 6-10 weeks
- True from cuttings
- Yes. Cuttings keep the cultivar's character.
- Notes
- 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.