Philodendron ‘White Princess’ — Tropical elegance with variegated foliage

🌿 Green & white foliage • 💧 Moderate care • ☀️ Soft light • 🏙️ Graphic indoor plant

The Philodendron ‘White Princess’ is an exceptional indoor plant, sought after for its spectacular foliage blending emerald green, pure white, and sometimes pinkish touches on the stems. Elegant and refined, it is one of the most prized varieties among tropical plant enthusiasts for its rare and decorative appearance.

This plant, native to South America, thrives easily in bright indoor spaces. Its compact habit and slow growth make it a perfect choice for apartments and urban spaces where greenery must combine with aesthetics.

☀️ Exposure & location

The Philodendron ‘White Princess’ prefers soft, indirect light, essential to maintain its bright variegation. Too much shade will cause the white on its leaves to disappear, while excessive direct sunlight can burn them.

• Place it in a bright spot but without direct sunlight.
• Perfect for living rooms, offices, or bright bedrooms.
• Ideal temperature: between 18 °C and 26 °C, protected from drafts.

💧 Watering & care

Easy to care for, the White Princess prefers a slightly moist but well-drained substrate. It does not tolerate excess water well, which can yellow the leaves or weaken its roots.

• Water moderately as soon as the soil surface is dry.
• Use room temperature water, preferably non-calcareous.
• Reduce watering in winter to avoid moisture stagnation.
• Mist its foliage occasionally to maintain a tropical atmosphere.

🌿 Verdeia tips

The Philodendron ‘White Princess’ requires some attention but rewards care with lasting beauty. Here are some tips to get the best out of it:

• Regularly clean its large leaves with a soft, damp cloth.
• Rotate the pot every two weeks for even growth.
• Add diluted liquid fertilizer every 4 to 6 weeks from spring to autumn.
• Repot approximately every 2 years in a rich, well-draining mix (potting soil + perlite).
• Avoid sudden temperature changes and overly dry air.

🪴 Decoration ideas & plant combinations

With its variegated foliage, the White Princess pairs ideally with bright, contemporary interiors. Its elegant silhouette makes it a centerpiece on a console, shelf, or designer desk.

• Combine it with a Philodendron Pink Princess or a Ficus Elastica Tineke for a palette of green and soft pinks.
• In a light or golden planter cover, it becomes a true show plant.
• Pair it with textured foliage varieties like Calathea Orbifolia for a graphic contrast.

⚙️ Technical specifications

• Botanical name: Philodendron ‘White Princess’
• Family: Araceae
• Origin: South America
• Type: Tropical indoor plant
• Foliage: Green variegated with white, sometimes pink on petioles
• Approximate height: 25–35 cm depending on size
• Pot diameter: Ø12–14 cm
• Exposure: Soft, indirect light
• Watering: Moderate, without excess water
• Care: Moderate
• Toxicity to animals: Slightly toxic if ingested

Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The density, shape, and shades of its foliage naturally evolve according to light and throughout the seasons.