Chopped My Philodendron Pink Princess To Make It Fuller (Update) | Plant Experiment Monday

Happy Plant Experiment Monday! 🌿💃🏻🌿 This is an update on both of my Philodendron Pink Princesses in which I released apical dominance (beheaded) to create fuller looking plants. What’s interesting is that both plants have very different results. Watch to see how beheading them transformed the way they look. Wishing everyone a fantastic Monday! ✌🏼💚🌿
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[@alithomas4182]

Haircut looks great! I would've never guessed it wasn't professional! Well done, Cameron!

[@VerdeAlcove]

Thank you! I’m going to show him this so he believes me when I tell him he did great. 💚

[@PurpleMonk88]

Thanks for the shout out and the video. The update was awesome!

[@VerdeAlcove]

My pleasure, Harry! I’m happy you liked it! 😊

[@jimc6694]

Perfect title. CHOPPED Too many people chop up their plants. However this one looks like it really needed it. But yet...you say you are going to chop up the other one too. Good luck with all your chopping

[@sarahvillasenor8514]

I found your channel through Plants De Coop! This was my first video but I’m going to binge the rest now, I love learning the science involved in keeping houseplants. Can’t wait for more videos!!

[@VerdeAlcove]

Welcome! I took a brief hiatus but will be producing new plant content soon! 🌿💚

[@alithomas4182]

Great, thorough video! I'm noticing something I've never noticed before. Pink Princess would make a RAD pseudo-bonsai! You could train the stems so easily to be super wacky or like, curly or trailing... woah. Fun.

[@VerdeAlcove]

Hmm that’s an interesting idea! That would be rad!

[@samanthacross9688]

Omg he did a great job on your hair!!!! Straight hair is hard to cut cuz you can see the mistakes lol

[@ictshawntechguy1154]

I'm amazed at how many nodes you got, I got a little one leaf node cutting. Starting to get roots. Had a new leaf that was poping out it ended up slumping over and dying but the other leaf is still going. But haven't seen much new growth.

[@KelliesHoya]

I love learning the science of houseplant growth! Thanks for sharing!!

[@poissonCHA1]

Im so happy you made an update video on your PPPs, I had a similar 'problem' with mine when you first released your video and to see how your is doing is super fun ! so much growth !

[@VerdeAlcove]

Im glad you liked it! Plants are so unpredictable. It’s really remarkable how unique each plant is. The growth has been awesome! 💚

[@senseiandre1731]

Hello! New subscriber here. I stumbled upon your channel because I was looking for videos about philo pink princess cause I just bought a stem cutting. I really like your content and how you go about explaining, on point and easy to understand. Wish you the best and Godbless.

[@jenniemoonbloom8736]

Nice video! Thanks for sharing!

[@alvaferjoe2117]

I miss you! Please upload more!

[@zakirahmed8014]

Wow Angela, your explanations are so thorough and scientific, yet not incomprehensible for the layman. Are you a horticulturist by any chance?

[@VerdeAlcove]

Thank you. I am not a self-proclaimed horticulturist but simply a Plant Care Specialist. My plant knowledge comes from once managing and operating 3 greenhouses for two years, owning a plant business, conducting a lot of research, and at the early stage of my plant journey-killing quite a few plants. Since then, it’s been my goal to share what I learn about plants so others that are more inquisitive about the science behind them, can grow along with me. 💚

[@zakirahmed8014]

@@VerdeAlcove can't wait for more aroid content :)

[@iwannabuyplants2819]

I learnt something new today! Thank you! :)

[@quirkysachi]

I really like the beaker you're using to root your plants. Is that specifically designed for plants?

[@DollyMat]

Thank you so much for explaining apical dominance on the ppp. I'd never heard this term before but i did know you had to cut it to get veragation. Right now my ppp is tiny i have two plants in a terracotta pot i'm getting new leaves but theyre so small. Do i need a grow tent or something or maybe more humidity or plastic pot??? its in a south facing window but i dont know what else to do.

[@StingraySteve]

Good information Verde !

[@VerdeAlcove]

Thank you! 💚

[@samanthacross9688]

Thanks for the video!! I have 2 PPP’s and debating what to do with them

[@contrex1811]

That's the second video of yours i'm watching and i really like to say: thank you, that's some awesome content!🙂

[@VerdeAlcove]

Thank you, I’m glad you liked it! 🌿💚😁

[@margaretsdr]

Great video 👍 can you post an update on the painted lady philodendron you forgot outside.

[@VerdeAlcove]

It’s on my list of updates. :)

[@dokhandimitri4277]

Thank you for your video, it gave me the strength to chop off my philodendron verucosum and leave him bear, but I am pretty confident now !

[@ryansmith9919]

Thank you for such a helpful video! I have not seen every one of your videos, but wanted to ask if you have any advice on notching philodendron?

[@teamrante1717]

Hello I'm just wondering if I can possibly do notching to PPP and get more fuller plant?

[@ashleyo7]

Did you ever do an update on the pink princess that you helped open the leaf of. How did that end up going for you

[@srirachaaaa]

I got a pink princess by mail and all the leaves came off, the stem is healthy still and roots. What do you think the chances are that it will survive? Any advice?

[@drchildsmile7224]

Beauts! What about the cane types like your pictum tricolour that grow apical dominance but don’t have obvious nodes on the stems ? How would you cut them ?

[@VerdeAlcove]

What’s interesting about the pictum tricolor is that some of their stems are smooth without obvious nodes, while others will show the obvious layer of a presumed node. The thing is, releasing apical dominance applies to all plants. When I’m uncertain of where a node exists, I cut it towards the very top of the plant. The plant will eventually show me where the nearest node is with the development of a bud. It works every time for me. 🌿💚

[@leolilly44]

LOVE this video, super helpful! I’m on your home page and struggling to locate the video where you cut these two ppp plantys! Any chance you may be available to link it here for me? (Or anyone else perhaps?) thanks so much!

[@sarahp5437]

Girl I was gonna say your hair looks great 💁🏻‍♀️

[@VerdeAlcove]

Thank you! It was fun letting him cut my hair. I need to convince him to cut my hair for now on. 😄

[@kalizya]

Great video! I have a small one with 4 small leaves and new on unfurling under grow light. I’d love to know when an ideal time would be to propagate it and have 2! Is there such a thing as to too early?

[@dreamcatcher2175]

My stem broke and I’ve put it in water. My question is, can I let the roots remain in the soil, in the hope a new stem might grow?

[@jackkrittawit7846]

Amazing job. I wanna ask you the question. What name of the plant behind you ?monstera and ...? Thanks 😁

[@VerdeAlcove]

Thank you! The other plant is a Philodendron Red Emerald. 🌿😊

[@in_my_kitchenandmore]

Is there a reason why your PPP’s leaves looks smaller than usual?

[@Vildeeh]

Thank you for sharing! I'm trying to propagate pink princess cuttings as well. Do you know how long I should expect before they start growing roots, in water and in soil?

[@VerdeAlcove]

Im glad I could help. Plants are individualistic so it’ll be based on its’ environment. Giving it bright indirect light will be key. I’ve seen roots grow in a week and other times, after 3 months.

[@Vildeeh]

@@VerdeAlcove Thank you so much for answering! I'll just have to be patient then, I guess :D

[@faithcignacio]

Thanks for this video. Will the same technique apply to zebra-plants? Mine is beautiful top heavy but has a long empty stem. Any tips?

[@VerdeAlcove]

Yes, releasing apical dominance will work on any plant. :)

[@ibeleafinu966]

I was gonna say... “Heyyyy! How did you get a haircut?!?” Way to go Cameron!!!

[@VerdeAlcove]

Haha! Yep, we took the plunge with his clippers. He may become my hairstylist if I can convince him to do it again 😂😆

[@kevinmorataya1869]

Could you do an update please of both

[@sydneyhay9640]

Hi! Do you fertilize your PPP? If so, with what type of fertilizer? Also, I have orchid bark and premium tropical potting mix that I wanted to mix for my PPP. What ratio would you recommend?

[@VerdeAlcove]

Hi, my number one choice of fertilizer is compost or worm castings. It improves the soil versus the temporary flushing of nutrients with liquid fertilizers. My plants love both. I make my own soil mix for my plants: potting soil, coco coir, perlite + compost. This is what most of my indoor tropical plants are planted in. As long as your mix has good drainage and doesn’t get waterlogged, it’ll be fine. Most Philodendrons aren’t that picky. But I do avoid bark now as I’ve noticed fungus gnats love hiding in it.

[@yadanamin19]

Can you tell me What kind of soil you mix with

[@gregoryshurson4902]

“If you make a mistake it will *only* be in a video that’s on the internet forever.” But other than that I told him, “don’t even sweat it” Cameron: Makes a mistake Angela: It’s ok I’ll only be on the internet forever Cameron: **dies** Lol

[@VerdeAlcove]

Lol

[@johnsenador7481]

Hello. I just want to ask after cutting the PPP, how long should we soak it in water?

[@VerdeAlcove]

Hi there, I’d leave it in water until you see some roots that are about an inch long. Then it’s ready to be transplanted to soil.

[@123theref]

Have a question. Why does your pink princess have reddish coloured leaves?

[@VerdeAlcove]

Hi, the leaf coloring is based on the amount of light it’s receiving. The less light it sees, the leaves develop darker pigments for increased photosynthesis. Increased photosynthesis offsets the plant from starving.

[@issagarden]

Why Pink Princess are too expensive?it’s not like they are hard to grow.

[@VerdeAlcove]

Mainly because supply can’t keep up with the demand. It’s become such a popular plant that everyone wants one, which has driven their price up.

[@philsbs2007]

If your fiance is stressed out about cutting hair how does he feel about cutting up a PPP? 😆