{"product_id":"philodendron-pink-princess-d6cm-h12cm","title":"Philodendron 'Pink Princess' (Pink variegated philodendron) — H12 cm | Pot Ø6 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"philodendron-pink-princess\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌸 Pink spots and splashes • 🖤 Very dark green to burgundy foliage • ❤️ Red stems • 🌤️ Bright indirect light • 🌱 Young plant to grow on • 📏 H12 cm | Pot Ø6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePhilodendron 'Pink Princess'\u003c\/strong\u003e has oval leaves with tapering tips, a very dark green that leans toward burgundy, sprinkled with small pink spots and splashes. Its stems are red, and each young leaf unfurls tinged with pinkish red. It is a horticultural selection of \u003cem\u003ePhilodendron erubescens\u003c\/em\u003e, a climbing species native to Colombia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIt is delivered as a young plant 12 cm tall, in a 6 cm nursery pot, to be repotted as it grows. The pink varies from leaf to leaf and from plant to plant: at this stage, it mostly shows as small spots and touches on the young leaves. It joins our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/petites-plantes-d-interieur\"\u003esmall indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-originales-et-rares\"\u003eunusual and rare plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\" id=\"varietes-philodendron\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich philodendron should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilodendrons differ in their foliage, habit and size. Here is how the 'Pink Princess' compares:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhilodendron 'Pink Princess'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — very dark green to burgundy foliage splashed with pink, red stems, H12 cm | Pot Ø6 cm. The choice for a touch of pink in a small size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/philodendron-white-princess\"\u003ePhilodendron White Princess\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dark green leaves variegated with white, H16 cm | Pot Ø6 cm. The same leaf-to-leaf variable variegation, in white and on a larger plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/philodendron-diamond-variegata\"\u003ePhilodendron Diamond Variegata\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green and cream variegated foliage with irregular marbling, in two sizes. The choice for cream variegation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/philodendron-green-princess-12cm-25cm\"\u003ePhilodendron Green Princess\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — glossy light green leaves, compact habit, H25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm. The choice for all-green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/philodendron-scandens-brasil\"\u003ePhilodendron scandens 'Brasil'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — heart-shaped leaves variegated with green and golden yellow, trailing or climbing, in several sizes. The choice for a hanging basket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/philodendron-scandens-liane-du-coeur\"\u003ePhilodendron scandens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — glossy light green heart-shaped leaves, trailing or climbing, fast-growing, in several sizes. The choice for an all-green vine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/philodendron-prince-of-orange\"\u003ePhilodendron 'Prince of Orange'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — coppery orange young leaves that turn green, compact rosette habit, H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm. The choice for warm tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/philodendron-imperial-red-philodendron-imperial-rouge\"\u003ePhilodendron 'Imperial Red'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large burgundy leaves with chocolate highlights, bright red petioles, self-supporting rosette, H60 cm | Pot Ø19 cm. The choice for dark foliage on a large plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/philodendron-congo-red-27cm-80cm\"\u003ePhilodendron Congo Red\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large glossy burgundy-red leaves that mature to dark green, compact non-climbing habit, H80 cm | Pot Ø27 cm. The largest of the red philodendrons in our range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/philodendron-gloriosum-philodendron-glorieux\"\u003ePhilodendron gloriosum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large velvety heart-shaped leaves with cream veins, creeping rhizome, H25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm. The choice for velvet foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/philodendron-selloum-atom-12cm-25cm\"\u003ePhilodendron Selloum 'Atom'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — glossy green lobed leaves, dense bushy habit, H25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm. The choice for a compact jungle look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/philodendron-xanadu-philodendron-buissonnant\"\u003ePhilodendron 'Xanadu'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dense, rounded clump of dark green lobed leaves, H60 cm | Pot Ø19 cm. The choice for volume without a stake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/philodendron-lickety-split-philodendron-feuilles-decoupees\"\u003ePhilodendron 'Lickety Split'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large leaves cut into wavy lobes, bright green, H70 cm | Pot Ø19 cm. The choice for deeply cut foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/philodendron-lacerum-philodendron-feuilles-lacerees\"\u003ePhilodendron lacerum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — long spear-shaped leaves with edges cut into strips, H65 cm | Pot Ø19 cm. The choice for an airy silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/philodendron-imperial-green-philodendron-imperial-vert\"\u003ePhilodendron 'Imperial Green'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dense rosette of large, oval, glossy green leaves, H65 cm | Pot Ø19 cm. The choice for large all-green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/philodendron-green-wonder-24cm-100cm\"\u003ePhilodendron 'Green Wonder'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large, glossy dark green lance-shaped leaves, spreading habit, H100 cm | Pot Ø24 cm. The largest size in our range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pink-is-the-new-green-trio-tropical\"\u003ePink is the New Green trio\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — a Philodendron 'Pink Princess', a Syngonium Neon and an Aglaonema Red Zirkon, H20 cm | Pot Ø6.5 cm each. The choice for a ready-made pink and green trio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAll philodendrons are gathered in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/philodendron\"\u003ePhilodendron\u003c\/a\u003e collection and among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-d-interieur\"\u003eindoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e; the whole genus is covered in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/philodendron-guide-complet-varietes-entretien\"\u003ePhilodendron: varieties and care\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pink areas of the foliage contain little chlorophyll: it is the green part that feeds the plant. Bright but indirect light gives it the energy it needs to sustain its variegation, while direct summer sun scorches the leaves, starting with their pink parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright and indirect, near an east- or west-facing window, or behind a sheer curtain on the south side; a grow light can supplement a dimmer spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bright windowsill, shelf or light-filled desk, away from radiators and cold drafts; see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-rebord-fenetre-guide\"\u003ewindowsill plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 24 °C, without dropping below 15 °C for long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderately humid air suits it; in a dry room, set the pot on a tray of moist clay pebbles or group it with other plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eNew leaves in dark burgundy with almost no pink usually signal a lack of light: a brighter spot encourages pink to return on the following leaves. The balance between light and humidity is explained in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/lumiere-et-humidite-trouver-le-bon-equilibre\"\u003elight and humidity\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater when the top of the potting mix has dried: more generously during the growing season, more sparingly in winter. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e tells you the right moment better than a fixed schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature, preferably rainwater or filtered water if your tap water is hard; more pointers in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelle-eau-arroser-plantes-robinet-pluie\"\u003ewhich water to use for your plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e never leave the pot standing in water, to avoid \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003eroot rot\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, free-draining indoor potting mix; see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003esubstrates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e balanced liquid fertilizer once a month from April to September, following the principles of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/engrais-et-nutrition-des-plantes-dinterieur-le-guide-complet-pour-nourrir-vos-plantes-naturellement\"\u003efeeding indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e in spring, when the roots fill the 6 cm pot, into a pot only a few centimeters larger; the steps are described in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/rempotage-des-plantes-dinterieur-quand-comment-et-dans-quoi-rempoter-guide-complet\"\u003erepotting\u003c\/a\u003e and choosing a container in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comment-choisir-le-bon-pot-pour-sa-plante-dinterieur-taille-matiere-et-drainage\"\u003echoosing the right pot\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e a natural climber, it appreciates a moss pole once it gains height; kept moist, the moss is colonized by its aerial roots (see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/tuteurer-plantes-grimpantes-tuteur-mousse-treillis\"\u003esupporting climbing plants\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/racines-aeriennes-couper-ou-garder\"\u003eaerial roots\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eWithout a support, it keeps a bushier habit if you regularly pinch out the tips of young shoots; the right technique is described in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/tailler-plantes-interieur-quand-comment\"\u003epruning houseplants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\" id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts almost black foliage stands out against a light background, and its pink touches echo other pink or red foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn shades of pink:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/syngonium-neon-12cm-25cm\"\u003eSyngonium Neon\u003c\/a\u003e with neon pink foliage; the bold pink of the Syngonium brings out the pink touches of the Philodendron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStripes and spots:\u003c\/strong\u003e next to a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-ornata-plante-tropicale-au-feuillage-raye-rose-o14cm-50cm\"\u003eCalathea ornata\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-majestica-princeps-d14cm-45cm\"\u003eCalathea majestica 'Princeps'\u003c\/a\u003e, with fine pink stripes on dark green, or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/begonia-maculata-12cm-20cm\"\u003eBegonia maculata\u003c\/a\u003e spotted with silver and burgundy underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e at the first repotting, in a Ø10 cm nursery pot, it will find its place in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/panier-jonc-de-mer-naturel\"\u003enatural seagrass basket\u003c\/a\u003e in Ø12 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eMore pink, cream or colorful foliage is featured in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-feuillage-panache-colore\"\u003evariegated foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rules of arrangement in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/associer-plantes-compositions-couleurs-textures\"\u003ecombining potted plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\" id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut back a stem that only produces dark leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut it above a well-variegated leaf; the shoot that grows from that node is more likely to carry pink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot the cut stems:\u003c\/strong\u003e a stem tip with a node can root in spring or summer, in water or in a light potting mix; the method is explained in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/bouturage-plantes-guide-complet-multiplication\"\u003epropagation by cuttings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the undersides of the leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e mealybugs and spider mites are the pests to watch for; treatments are described in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/parasites-plantes-interieur-identifier-traiter\"\u003eindoor plant pests\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\" id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePhilodendron erubescens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink Princess' (also listed as \u003cem\u003ePhilodendron\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink Princess')\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philodendron Pink Princess, pink philodendron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Araceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural selection; species native to Colombia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H12 cm | Pot Ø6 cm (young plant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 1.5 m indoors with a support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e climbing, upright and bushy when young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light, no direct summer sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, when the top of the potting mix has dried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderately humid air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 – 24 °C, minimum 15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, oval leaves with tapering tips, very dark green to burgundy, variegated with pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested (calcium oxalate crystals)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collectible \/ Urban jungle \/ Colorful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the amount of pink, how it is spread in spots or patches and the number of leaves vary naturally from plant to plant, from leaf to leaf and with the light received.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57453900398857,"sku":"62270","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/philodendron-pink-princess-philodendron-panache-rose-h12-cm-pot-oe6-cm-verdeia-5572458.jpg?v=1794278837","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/pink-princess-philodendron","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}