Tanya

Philodendron Pink Princess

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  Easy care

• Tanya likes...
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    Light watering

    Water her when the top inch of soil feels dry and let the water drain through completely.

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    Medium light

    She’ll thrive in bright, indirect light so she’ll enjoy a bright room, but prefers to be away from direct sun.

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    Humidity

    Give her plenty of humidity. A bright bathroom is ideal, but misting her often will be just as good.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Philodendron erubescens

  Nickname

  ‘Pink Princess’ philodendron

  Plant type

  Aroid, indoor

  Plant height (including pot)

  20-30cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Toxic if ingested

  Nursery pot size

  12cm

• About philodendron pink princess

  Native to South America, the super rare ‘Pink Princess’ philodendron is highly prized for its spectacular dark heart-shaped leaves and striking pink variegation. This plant brings all the drama but none of the fuss. Pop it in a spot that gets bright, indirect light to keep the variegation looking pretty and pink. If your leaves start to look a little faded, move the plant to a brighter spot.

  When it comes to watering, try to mimic the tropical showers in the wild. Let the top inch or so soil dry out, then water deeply. It won’t enjoy sitting in water, so let it drain thoroughly before putting the plant back in its decorative pot, and give the nursery pot a light squeeze to prevent waterlogged soil. To keep those fabulous leaves in top condition, mist them regularly to stop the edges from drying out and browning. Regularly clean the leaves with a damp cloth, and while you’re there you can do a quick health and pest check.

  If you’re looking for a rare and unusual plant that’s easy to look after, this is the one to add to your collection.

  Did you know?

  This hybrid plant was patented in the 1970s, with the colour coming from its genes.