Prince of Orange Philodendron
Philodendron 'Prince of Orange'
A self-heading tropical plant featuring glossy, broad leaves that emerge a striking bright orange or coppery hue, transitioning to soft peach, and eventually maturing to a rich green.
- Light
- Bright, indirect light for 6 to 8 hours daily. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorching.
- Water
- Water thoroughly when the top soil dries out completely. Reduce watering frequency during the winter months. Avoid waterlogged soil to prevent root issues.
- Growth
- Clumping, self-heading perennial with an upright growth form. Reaches a mature height and spread of approximately 2 feet.
Care instructions
Provide bright, indirect sunlight and water when the top two inches of soil feel dry. Use a well-draining potting mix and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during the spring and summer growing season.
Growing details
Sunlight
Bright, indirect light for 6 to 8 hours daily. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorching.
Watering
Water thoroughly when the top soil dries out completely. Reduce watering frequency during the winter months. Avoid waterlogged soil to prevent root issues.
Soil
Rich, well-draining potting mix containing peat moss, perlite, and orchid bark with a slightly acidic to neutral pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
Hardiness zone
USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11. Grown primarily as an indoor houseplant in cooler climates.
Growth habit
Clumping, self-heading perennial with an upright growth form. Reaches a mature height and spread of approximately 2 feet.
Bloom season
Rarely blooms indoors. When mature in tropical conditions, it produces a typical arum-type inflorescence consisting of a spadix enclosed by a spathe.
Propagation
Propagated through stem cuttings with at least one node, or by division of mature clumps during the active growing season.
Common pests & issues
Susceptible to mealybugs, scale insects, and fungus gnats. Overwatering can lead to root rot, which is prevented by ensuring proper pot drainage.
Similar species
Philodendron 'McColley's Finale', which features darker reddish-bronze new foliage, and Philodendron 'Moonlight', which emerges with lime-green leaves.