The Philodendron Pink Princess is one of the most wanted houseplants in the world. Its dark leaves splashed with bubblegum pink look unreal, and keeping that colour is mostly a matter of light and pruning.
Light for strong pink
Give it bright, indirect light for at least 6 hours a day. Pink needs light: in a dim corner new leaves come out darker and greener. Avoid hot direct sun that burns the pale sections.
Watering
Water when the top 4 cm of soil is dry and let excess drain away. Pink sections hold less chlorophyll, so the plant is more sensitive to wet roots than a plain green Philodendron.
Soil and humidity
Use a chunky aroid mix with bark and perlite. Normal room humidity works, but 50 to 60 percent gives larger, cleaner leaves.
Pruning to keep the pink
Variegation is unstable. When a stem produces fully green leaves, cut back to the last node that showed good pink. Always cut fully pink leaves sparingly, because they cannot photosynthesize on their own.
Support and feeding
A moss pole encourages bigger leaves. Feed every month in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer at half strength.
Common problems
- Brown, crispy pink edges: too much direct sun or low humidity.
- Leaves turning green: not enough light or natural reversion. Prune and add light.
- Yellow lower leaves: overwatering.
Browse our Philodendron collection for variegated cuttings.