Pink Princess Philodendron, Rooted Cutting

Philodendron 'Pink Princess' (Philodendron erubescens) can be an excellent "starter" aroid plant for beginners looking for something more exciting as a houseplant for inside their home or office. It is easy to grow, tolerates varying a wide range of light conditions, and produces striking deep dark green leaves with light pink splashes.

The "Pink Princess" is a mutation of the plant, and the leaves vary more than other colored plants. Some Pink Princess plants can have entirely pink leaves, while others may have only some pink on the new growth. It is possible for this plant to revert and stop producing pink splash, but it is also possible for a plant that produces several leaves with no variegation to suddenly start producing beautiful half moon pink variegation.

To get the best chance of color, keep your Pink Princess in bright indirect light. If the plant stops producing pink leaves, cut it back to the last leaf with pink to encourage new growth with pink spots. It is also possible to cut the Pink Princess plant back all the way to its roots. This can produce new growth that has pink leaves.

To help with watering, Pink Princess needs moist soil with excellent drainage. Our favorite aroid mix works great!