White Princess Philodendron
Philodendron erubescens 'White Princess'
An epiphytic climbing aroid featuring dark green leaves with distinct white variegation and characteristic pinkish-white stems and leaf sheaths.
- Light
- Bright indirect light, approximately 6 to 8 hours per day. Avoid direct harsh sunlight to prevent leaf scorching.
- Water
- Water deeply when the top 2 inches of soil are dry. Reduce watering frequency during the winter months. Avoid waterlogged soil to prevent root issues.
- Growth
- Climbing evergreen perennial requiring a moss pole or support structure, growing up to several feet tall indoors with a moderate growth rate.
Care instructions
Provide bright, indirect sunlight for 6 to 8 hours daily. Water thoroughly when the top two inches of soil feel dry, ensuring excellent drainage. Use a well-aerated potting mix high in organic matter. Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during the spring and summer growing season.
Growing details
Sunlight
Bright indirect light, approximately 6 to 8 hours per day. Avoid direct harsh sunlight to prevent leaf scorching.
Watering
Water deeply when the top 2 inches of soil are dry. Reduce watering frequency during the winter months. Avoid waterlogged soil to prevent root issues.
Soil
Chunky, well-draining soil mix containing perlite, orchid bark, and peat or coco coir, with an optimal pH range between 5.5 and 6.5.
Hardiness zone
USDA zones 9 through 11 when grown outdoors; typically kept as an indoor houseplant in cooler climates.
Growth habit
Climbing evergreen perennial requiring a moss pole or support structure, growing up to several feet tall indoors with a moderate growth rate.
Bloom season
Rarely blooms indoors; produces a typical aroid spadix and spathe structure when mature in tropical outdoor conditions.
Propagation
Propagated primarily through stem cuttings containing at least one node and a leaf, rooted either in water, sphagnum moss, or a direct potting mix.
Common pests & issues
Susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites, and scale insects. Overwatering can lead to root rot and fungal leaf spot.
Similar species
Philodendron 'White Wizard' and Philodendron 'White Knight'. The White Princess is distinguished by its green stems with pinkish margins and narrower leaves compared to the solid green stems of White Wizard and dark purple-red stems of White Knight.