Philodendron Pink Princess - Getting back variegation via propagation

[@jaskaur5127]

When you said everybody died.... I laughed hard... I'm sorry I shouldn't be laughing at your loss but it was so unexpected and honest and cute.

[@onlyplants]

Haha I was laughing too. I find the humor in everything. 🤓

[@andrescastillo07]

I love videos when it shows the progress over the next months, so we can see the real results! Also I always learn something new from you :D

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 😌

[@tammyreed6088]

I would never unsubscribe!!!! I love learning from you. Most utube channels are becoming a shopping channel I want to learn so my plants can be as beautiful as yours. Thank you for sharing.

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuu 😅

[@nikenayuprawesti]

Agree 👍

[@arluthmadera5756]

0⁰pkoko M

[@tiffanykp3899]

You make videos that inspire me to slow down, and remind myself to observe life and my plants with a positive attitude 🤗 thank you!

[@onlyplants]

😌🙏🏽

[@geetanegi2246]

Love the honesty and love that you show updates in the same video. It is still a fairly successful propagation .👍

[@GiangNguyen-hn9zt]

Thank you for being transparent! Nothing is fail proof and I'm glad you showed what happened. Also I love that you waited until time passed and continued to film all for the one video, instead of a short quick video uploaded now!

[@punchnaphatsorn8913]

It's the 'my dad is always on the phone, yelling at people' for me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@onlyplants]

😅😅 he is though. Its an asian thing.

[@elisevelasco8014]

"You're probably unsubscribing right now." - 😅🤣😂 . Even if ALL your plants lose their variegations one day, that statement WILL KEEP PEOPLE SUBSCRIBED, that's for sure. You're the one of the most naturally funny guys online. You make lonely and depressed me laugh at the most unexpected moments. I watch you for plant growing info but your blabber really, seriously, helps me heal from my emotional trauma. Love you lots Shaun!!!

[@onlyplants]

😀😀😀 virtual hugss

[@mahreeesah]

I’m a new subscriber, and just wanted to thank you for sharing your fails along with your successes! It makes us plant newbies feel so much better when all of our props rot and die. Love your channel, I have been learning so much from you and you have such a kind, calm personality ❤

[@onlyplants]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@ckh5722]

Thank you for showing a 9 week update and for being transparent with us! I always overthink what my cuttings will do, and I appreciate you explaining your losses.

[@adarshtv7807]

Pretty good time for filming with lots of sweet chirping in the background.

[@anandrsg]

That's so sad for the loss of few... but an experience gained... completely worth it...nice piece of experiment👍

[@onlyplants]

I learnt way more than if I had succeeded. More ppp propagations to be made in the future!

[@arocarter3074]

Spoiler alert. "What happened to everybody" "well, everybody died" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 You are my all time fav plantuber🙈

[@you_r_my-world2288]

I’m laughing so hard 🤣

[@arocarter3074]

@@you_r_my-world2288 how can't you not too🤣🤣🤣

[@onlyplants]

🙈🙈🙈

[@nachig4754]

Thank you Sean for sharing your experience, don't beat your self up, you did great, we do learn by error...thank you for your videos. Inspire me a lot, I always taking notes from them. Cheers

[@aniliname]

I discovered the "bleeding" by accident too and was really fascinated/freaked out by it. Some tropicals are really so weird, I love it.

[@inos3697]

Omg…I would never drop this channel. I think you did great! I want one!

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 🥰

[@ajayempee]

Sean! Found you randomly while I was researching how to propogate polkadot begonia (begonia maculata), loved your presentation style and your mannerisms, subscribed immediately! Now you keep popping up when I search for videos about new plants, I'm a big fan 😍

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu 🥰🥰

[@RenatoRafael]

Thank you for being transparent!

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuu

[@lindafayloga5479]

Hello Sean, thanks for sharing the tips for taking care of plants, I am learning.

[@givim80]

I love how honest u r and I totally agree the description about ppp being super unstable

[@MOJUSA]

Nice plants .I like Phil offense on pink.thank for sharing.happy holiday.🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@PictureMaria1]

"Staring a little too long at a bleeding plant...awkward"...HA HA HA! Your too cute!!! And I do agree with the randomness of the Pink Princesses and the their ease of reverting is the downside of owning one. I had one with phenomenal variegation and I sold it thinking I could get another one...and now with the size and variegation of the one I sold it would be cost at least $1000 for one like it. Looks like I won't be get another one like the one I had. I kick myself up to this day for selling it! Great results...and sorry to hear about your losses it is the unfortunate facts of plant life. I just did a major hack job on 2 of my huge reverted pink princesses in hopes of getting some variegated babies. I am keeping my fingers crossed. Hoping you are well and wishing you the best! HAPPY GROWING!

[@onlyplants]

I’ve seen a variegated PPP start to kickass with variegation all of a sudden. I guess we just keep on propagating it till we find the right one!

[@blairziken5478]

i gotta say the bird sound is very relaxing 😌

[@ericabuchanan7260]

I got my PP today! Thanks for all your great videos. They’re so helpful.

[@onlyplants]

😀🙌🏽

[@lindadianamurrell6653]

🤍You could never lose subscribers, you’re the best!!!!

[@onlyplants]

🐸💖

[@QurratHyder]

Recently i got mine pink princess and just try to propogate them so here your video always helpful 👍👍👍

[@janetdurkee8527]

Love your video!! It was SO helpful!! Im going to try it and let you know how it works out. You gave me such hope!! Thank you!!

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@oliventures]

Yey! Beautiful pink variegations! Striking pink splashes are so damn gorgeous!

[@twistysunshine]

Well a partial success is better than no success! Glad you got some pink

[@onlyplants]

Thank you

[@merizmawiz6233]

Oh Sean/Shawn- you are so cool. Keep up the great work!

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 😌🙏🏽

[@parlamentenok]

I liked the video, you are very open and funny. Thanks for sharing experience!

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu

[@thehattersmadness1957]

I just chopped mine into three pieces. Rooting in moss and they are growing beautifully. Just now putting out new leaves.🤞hope for pink on them.PS: They are very prone to root rot. So happy for your pink variegation .💚✌🏻🌿🍃🌱🌵

[@onlyplants]

Yeah I have a feeling moss and kept away from rain may have been the better way to propagate these (and many others)

[@jt590]

Love your videos and you’re hilarious without even trying! I cackled at “staring at a bleeding plant for too long... awkward” 🤣🤣🤣 I would’ve done the same bc it’s fascinating!

[@onlyplants]

😅😅 good to know Im not crazy! Haha

[@RainyDayWolf]

Thank you for letting us learn from your experiences

[@anthonymoron2597]

Wow u are sooo lucky because of the environment u live in. I struggle daily with keeping up my humidity here in Canada. So jealous! Lol

[@onlyplants]

These guys dont need as much humidity as most people think. But I can imagine the indoors humidity would be scary in wintertime due to heaters!

[@sperrins595]

You're great and sooooo funny.. makes my day 😊

[@onlyplants]

😅😅

[@nonnernancy]

"Staring a little too long at a bleeding plant...awkward." Thanks for the laugh.

[@Doesitstop]

Hilarious!

[@mimi-miaw]

I don't know how i got here, but its about the plant that i want with all my heart, but its very expensive! Thank you fotr the great video, all in one yay! Good luck with your princess and sorry for the loss of everybody else. Lol, new suscriber:)

[@onlyplants]

Welcome to the channel 🤓🙌🏻

[@raf1717]

I love the sleepy-not-fully-awake-staring-at-bleeding-plant-killing-the-mutilated-princesses vibe 😆

[@pandascribbles7211]

That was like watching the first season of star-crossed loving it and finding out there wasn't a second season.

[@onlyplants]

Haha. These cuttings have grown big by the way. But no pinks. I will propagate them into about 20 plants soon

[@user-fe8rk5lt9y]

I think it was a success...you got a new variegation and two new (🤞) pink princesses

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu. Cant wait to propagate these some more haha Im addicted to the rush.

[@obayedh]

Love the half-moon!

[@asianangie7209]

May I request a series of videos on your pots, decor items next to your plants like drift wood, bells, mini statues, etc... they really are so pretty. Even your terra-cotta pots look so unique.

[@onlyplants]

Thank you I want to do more styling videos but want to nail down the basic care first. Stay tuned!

[@missmelissadanielle]

Loved this video and your humor! Would love to see another update on your PPP's :)

[@horace6851]

yes! I'm really curious how are they doing!

[@selinaruiz9395]

I love your videos! I hope those plants have tons of variegation now!

[@onlyplants]

They dooo!

[@FomenkoXO]

Oh what a beautiful plant🥰 someday I’ll buy it too

[@namfon4354]

love this plants. i have so small one. wish i could propagate them one day

[@eljardindelamorenita5863]

Love the birds in the background 💕🐝

[@annekoch3792]

😂😂 U made my day so cute and funny 🤗😀 I bought also a cutting im glad to see the varigation maybe comes back after cutting 😊

[@bechoyvlog753]

Will start propagating mine soon 😊

[@seedrootsprouts2290]

Thanks for your honesty! I hope you’ll see the results you want eventually.

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 🤓

[@Harpeia]

One local florist I'm familiar with has an older pink princess, not for sale. Has very colourful leaves, greens are actually the minority on her. Been that way for years now. The plant is not well-sunlit at all, but is surrounded by a lot of artificial lights. Not even grow lights, just a banal selection of phosphorescent tubes. Perhaps that's the thing that helps them grow pinks? Unnatural environment. Maybe?

[@onlyplants]

Oooo that is an interesting theory...

[@ceciliacampos3194]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. After seeing the negative results of the cuttings and the lack of variegation plus your advised I have decided not to pay the high price this Princes demands. I can get beautiful color from my begonias. Your information is high quality, why will I unsubscribe?

[@onlyplants]

Haha thank youuu

[@dominicflorio5708]

Thankyou for showing the result in the same video.

[@jomassey5842]

I can't afford a pink princess but one of my philodendron brazil, started to revert to all green....so I cut off the stem and have propagated it. If you look closely at other stems, you can see both yellow and green...this is a good indicator of how much variegation a plant has and the leaves carry some of this as they uncurl. So if I did buy a pink princess, I'd check the stems closely. ( Although I've never seen one up close).

[@onlyplants]

The stem on the pink princess is mostly maroon on mine , maybe this is a sign of faded variegation. But ive seen people post pink princesses with 10+ green leaves and finally a variegated one... this shows how random the variegations are. Brazils respond well to light and will give insane variegation with direct sunlight.

[@jomassey5842]

@@onlyplantsAgree. I think the variegation must be hard to decipher on the pink princess. Its really just pure luck in the end. Thanks for replying. Namaste.

[@obayedh]

the plants tool healthy though! You really take good care of your plants Sean :)

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuu

[@cefcat5733]

Ah, thank you. Now I know what to do with the left-over moss I have. Also, my Pink Princess needs help. Do their roots go more down or out, under the soil? Thanks

[@onlyplants]

Usually down 😊

[@kens2881]

Thank you for the info about ppp. 😊🙏

[@annak2764]

Lucky you with your high air humidity! Everything that wants more than 50 % is really miserable here in the swedish dry air :))

[@dudesjirbonsai]

Oooh woooow.... Sean, I love your ppp how I wish to have one in the future but I think it’s impossible.

[@boblee2094]

Inspiring ☕🌱🌷👍

[@bartseller8601]

I really love what you're doing here but if at all possible, can you zoom in showing where you're placing your cuts? It helps tremendously within the learning process of how to do this correctly. 🙏

[@onlyplants]

Hello, I have close ups in my other philodendron propagation videos 😀

[@bartseller8601]

@@onlyplants fantastic Thank you so much for getting back I will refer to those. Keep up the great work!

[@JanRitaful]

Hey Sean, I saw pink princesses in my plant store last Sunday and i was thinking about getting one since they were affordable. But you just convinced me not too... since what everyone says is that variegation is so unstable. Think I'll go looking for a prince (of orange) instead of a finicky princess :) (By the way, I picked up this cool pseudoeranthemum, which is killer if you like pink purplish variegation and it's stable)

[@raisacrespo9259]

"I'm being super greedy here" story of my life. 😂💕

[@belindanadela4203]

My favorite Philo..

[@katcardenascruz]

Him staring at the blood from the stem tbh that’s me too 😂 also love the channel name haha!

[@onlyplants]

Haha thank you 🙈

[@tankayhian353]

Thank you ! have learnt a lot from you.

[@jamsgarden143]

Exactly the same what happened to my Pink Princess

[@nijoodubey1157]

Thank you for this informative video. What is the plant you showed in the closing shot... its so sculptural...

[@onlyplants]

Thats the preview for the next video 🤓🙌🏻 see you next friday to find out what it is!

[@therootofallthings]

Yas! This is so timely for my Philo dark lord too. Thank you so much Sean! And Congratulations for the variegation!!!

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu and good luck with that dark lord.

[@janecurtis5726]

Happy you had some success getting the return of variegation! I’m interested in knowing what birds are making those sweet sounds if you know the names.

[@onlyplants]

Haha Im so bad with birds 😅

[@BayouChicGardening]

I love those face terra cotta planters by the way.

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 😌😌

[@limshaku]

Thank you. Info is helpful.

[@StingraySteve]

My mother plant also got a nice pink leaf after I cut it down . So far every cutting I have made has survived on my PPP but I try to have at least 2 or 3 nodes , the one leaf cuttings are too risky.

[@onlyplants]

Ooo interesting tip. Also I feel like they do better in water propagation. Will try that next.

[@VickyHafler]

I personally don’t see the hipe in a PPP. I hope you’re able to get more with the Variegation you’re looking for.

[@KalodexD]

I agree, I think the Caladium Pink Symphony is so much prettier than PPP, very underrated plant.

[@Tanubasar]

Omg I’m so so thankful, plants rates are way cheap in India 😭

[@QurratHyder]

And after 9 weeks i am just looking where were the all pots gone, 😁

[@devbachu7072]

Nice bro

[@wsadewo]

Amazing! what media did you use for them?

[@onlyplants]

My aroid potting mix 🙌🏻

[@anney8347]

Hi thank you for the video, do you have the title of the video where you wrap the moss? My plant has a lot of leaves and is dropping a lot because of the weight. It would be great to know what type of moss you buy and how to wrap it. Also would you advise supporting this plant on a stick?

[@onlyplants]

99% philodendrons require a pole to climb on. For that air layering video so check out the melanochrysum one 😀

[@vickieroselani6229]

Ok! Will cut mine on Sunday!

[@sirmakisigtv104]

Very nice. Newbie plant hunkie here😘

[@onlyplants]

Welcome to the plant community 😌

[@sirmakisigtv104]

@@onlyplants haha thanks!

[@dixie2881]

I’m new to plants so forgive me. What’s the difference between this plant and about 4 other Philodendron I have seen that looks just like it but for color??? I don’t get the price and we see here it acts like any other plant. Thanks for the video 🤗

[@jacquelinethomas9881]

Dad on the phone yelling at people sounds like my neighbor lol hi handsome

[@onlyplants]

😅

[@nicolacallista4040]

Hi Sean, some people said if variegated plants "too happy" (such as fertilized regularly, etc), the plants will lose its variegation. So you have to make your plants a bit "suffer" to maintain the variegation. Based on your experience, what do you think bout that theory? Is it true?

[@onlyplants]

That doesnt seem to be true. For most species more light = more variegation and less light = reversion. The easiest way to see these is in epipremum or pothos.

[@luvmyferretz]

My princess reverted and i started a baby from a bottom cut. I haven't seen any color yet but now I'm thinking that I should take the top off and see what happens!

[@rustiqkitchen]

Mine is arriving tmr. Yay!

[@KuyaCraig]

They naturally want to revert! I figured this out with 4 of my 3.5-4 ft ppp’s. I had to completely chop them. Brought the pink back. The burgundy leaves are nice though. Maybe the cutting will grow pink after all. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@onlyplants]

Once they revert its really hard to get back variegation 🥲

[@KuyaCraig]

@@onlyplants ugh I know! I was really digging the big leaves but I had to chop all the way down to the last variegated leaf which was the bottom for one of them. 🥹

[@sheilacatalan6708]

hi! Sean i am new to your channel but really love it so much... i want to ask you what is the difference between a pink philo erubescens and pink princess .... they look exactly the same or is it just a different variety ?

[@onlyplants]

I believe the erubescens is the non variegated version of pink princess

[@sheilacatalan6708]

Thank You so much , Sean ... Keep sharing your wisdom about plants 💕💕💕

[@blkxdragon]

Philodendron Erubescens is the real name for Pink Princess…

[@garyhwk1]

Is there a difference between pink and white princesses or are they one and the same?

[@onlyplants]

I have a feeling the white princess puts out white variegation?

[@drsmeetahuidrom6126]

Love ur videos

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 😌

[@BayouChicGardening]

I've read that variegation comes from viruses. What if your plant has developed immunity from the virus? What if the original virus that caused the first mutation is no longer in your area (in the cases that it was purchased elsewhere? I wonder if the prop cuttings didn't get as pink as the mother plant because they aren't as strong as the mother? I own one and I'll keep the instability in mind.

[@onlyplants]

Hello I believe its a genetic mutation thats DNA level which causes variegation rather than viruses as we know it.

[@landscapereader8237]

Where is the growth point? How can I make sure there will be new growth with a single leaf cutting?

[@onlyplants]

The new growth point is almost always hidden where the petiole meets the main stem. I found that out much later 😀 theres an episode with philodendron white knight coming this week or next that addresses this question with visuals 😀

[@landscapereader8237]

@@onlyplants This is great! Looking forward to the new video!

[@tehkimmy2]

Is McColley’s Finale same plant? Thanks

[@onlyplants]

I havent heard of that plant before... 😅

[@DuNNO-j6b]

Thank u for the info I wish I have that 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 watching from Phillipines

[@onlyplants]

Hello hope you guys are doing alright in the Philipines 🙌🏻

[@DuNNO-j6b]

@@onlyplants thank you soon Phillipines will rise again.

[@zakifariz]

Hi sean have you tried a slow release fertilizer called dynamite? A friend recommends that type of fertilizer to me and i tried it on my reverting variegated plants and somehow all of the plants get its variegation back and they grow super fast too i'm super happy now

[@onlyplants]

Hello I’ve not tried that but I have a feeling variegation is a combination of luck, genetics, and light levels. 😌

[@dreamcatcher2175]

Mine was burgundy and I’ve cut it to pieces. All are growing but now with green leaves without any varigation. Even though I had one leaf with a little pink before. But okay I still like the green more than the burgundy. I wouldn’t buy a new ppp though. Too much work and kind of lottery success I guess 😅

[@onlyplants]

Haha its easier to start from a nicely variegated one. I actually managed to get a few pink plants out of this batch but sold them all. chance is less than 5%

[@dlwcrazyblondeone]

So, PPPs have come so far down in price, it’s amazing! Two days ago, I got my first PPP from…. (Drum roll or eye roll, whatever trips your fancy) Walmart!!! $25 in California money! I was in a hurry and was just “visiting” the plant section, and there they were!!! I briefly looked them over and this very large one caught my eye (yes I am greedy), I grabbed her up, and went about my business. Brought her home and realized deep down inside the pot was another small PPP, this PPP Junior is the reason I came here was to find out if this is a separate plant or an offshoot and was looking for division directions. Now I am worried if it’s an offshoot will it die if I separate them? I am not planning on doing so until it cools down (we are having 110 Fahrenheit weather). So about two months from now. My daughter in Washington wants a small one and this is the only reason I want to divide them. She also wants a cutting of my Black Cherry PPP, so I have a few months before sending them to her! And getting my new one established.

[@onlyplants]

I would wait for the smaller to be more established before separating if you are unsure. They seem to be in good hands!

[@dlwcrazyblondeone]

@@onlyplants thank you, even the small one has a lot of pink on it.

[@you_r_my-world2288]

You are so hilarious 🤣

[@onlyplants]

😅😅

[@shanilemcpherson6461]

I just chopped up my PPP to get more pink. Then she shot out a beautiful burgundy leaf that I am obsessed with. If she keeps giving me dark leaves I won't mind not getting any pink.

[@onlyplants]

Haha she is full if susprises!