Philodendron ‘Pink Princess’ - Philodendron with pink variegation

Philodendron 'Pink Princess' is one of the best-known and most highly prized variegated Philodendron varieties, noted for its spectacular combination of very dark green, burgundy, and vibrant pink. Each leaf has a unique pattern, and the variegation may appear as spots, splashes, sectors, or larger areas of pink.

The stems and petioles may have reddish-burgundy hues, enhancing the plant’s elegant appearance. As it matures and is grown on a support, it can develop larger leaves and a highly decorative upright form.

🌿 Botanical characteristics

• Common name: Philodendron 'Pink Princess'
• Family: Araceae
• Plant type: tropical perennial grown for its foliage
• Growth habit: climbing, upright when supported
• Leaves: elongated to heart-shaped, glossy, dark green to burgundy
• Variegation: light pink, vibrant pink, sometimes pinkish white or pinkish cream
• Stems and petioles: burgundy to dark red
• Growth: moderate
• Development: leaves may grow larger when the plant is grown on a stake or moss pole
• Uses: indoor plant, Araceae collections, modern decor

☀️ Growing conditions and care

• Light: prefers bright, indirect light; sufficient light encourages compact growth and highlights the variegation
• Watering: moderate; allow the top layer of the potting mix to dry slightly between waterings
• Potting mix: very airy and well-draining
• Humidity: appreciates moderate to high humidity
• Temperature: prefers around 18-28°C
• Winter: reduce watering as growth slows
• Fertilizing: moderate during the active growing season
• Support: recommended to encourage upright growth and larger leaves
• Cold tolerance: does not tolerate low temperatures or frost

🌱 Secret Garden potting mix recommendation

👉 For optimal growth, we recommend Secret Garden Professional Potting Mix for Monstera & Araceae – SG PREMIUM MIX, specially formulated for plants in the Araceae family. Its structure provides excellent drainage, aeration, and optimal moisture retention.

➡️ View product: https://secretgarden.ro/products/substrat-monstera

✨ What makes it special

• spectacular pink variegation
• each leaf has a unique pattern
• strong contrast between pink, dark green, and burgundy
• decorative stems with reddish hues
• exotic, premium appearance
• can develop larger leaves when grown on a support
• one of the most highly prized Philodendron varieties for collections

📌 Note

Variegation is naturally variable and will not be identical across all leaves or plants. The plant may produce leaves with varying proportions of green, burgundy, and pink, including leaves with very little variegation or, occasionally, leaves with extensive pink areas.

Areas with intense pink coloring contain less chlorophyll and may develop dry edges or spots over time, especially in low humidity, with irregular watering, or in very bright light. This can occur naturally on highly variegated leaves. Leaves may have small spots, scratches, creases, or other cosmetic imperfections resulting from growth, handling, or transport; these will not normally affect the plant’s viability.

Height including pot: approx. 25 cm

The ceramic pot is not included in the price.