The Pink Philodendron (Pink Princess) - Repotting and Care Tips

This one is a beauty. Come and meet Erica's Pink Philodendron. It's also known as the Pink Princess.
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🌱 Miracle-Gro Cactus Palm and Citrus Potting Mix - amzn.to/2HNyaAV
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[@tradergirl7067]

how are you gonna get it out of that pot when it's time.? I always have to hammer and break the pots so I use liners in everything now. lovely plant looks like you actually have two plants you have two main stems..

[@blue_sheep8639]

Best potting medium for pink princesses is a chunky aroids mix. Which means lots of perlite, bark, lecca, worm castings and charcoal and just a bit of soil.

[@Eddie_the_Husky]

Beautiful plants!! One thing...the peanuts don't help with drainage, they make it worse. What they do is raise the perched water table. Water will only run out of soil once it's completely saturated to the max. Think of the soil as a sponge stuck in a drinking glass(the pot) on top of a layer of marbles (the peanuts). Now add water. The water won't enter the marbles until the sponge has reached its full max capacity. By raising the perched water table you're only giving the roots less soil to grow in. If those roots reach that air chamber below they could potentially rot (even more so of the it doesn't have a drainage hole). All that being said, it's best just to use a pot that fits your plant. 😊

[@GotPlants]

E E thanks for the tip.

[@olinemy]

In loooove with your pink princess. So, what did you do with the peanuts? =-o

[@kathleenmurphy2379]

It all depends on what kind of peanuts do you use don't use the kind that dissolve in water but there's still a big controversy going on between putting peanuts at the bottom or rocks at the bottom lots of people say do that even professionals other professionals they don't do it. I had an orchid grower who I met and befriended who came to our yearly Spring Garden Show here in Hagerstown Maryland. She would bring some of her orchids along with the pot she made to plant orchids in they were handmade pots and some other beautiful handmade items fur boots. She actually added those peanuts to her Orchid potting mix the orchids love them I also take them and crush them up and put them in the potting soil they act like perlite and help to loosen the soil and keep it from getting compacted and they absorb a little bit of moisture almost all of my plants I'll put a few peanuts at the bottom especially bigger plants it keeps their feet from getting wet in the saucer so if water drains out of the pot into the saucer the bottom layer of soil does not get overwatered and get soggy if you don't get a chance to dump the water out of the saucer. The professional gardener on the radio station I listen to all the time and the 90s on Sundays while I worked around the house suggested using peanuts especially in big pots on a patio number one if you feel that huge pot up with soil it's too heavy and that pink princess could be pretty happy with a lot of potting soil and moisture in it. On your patio those big pots The Roots only go down about 12in and maybe the pots 20in deep that's all wasted potting soil and still didn't get to be a soggy mess because there's no roots down there to dry it out. He suggested putting things in the bottom he suggested putting Styrofoam peanuts he suggested old water bottles you could put down in the bottom anything to take up room that would allow drainage out the bottom because the roots don't need all that soil. I have never ever ever ever had a problem in the past 20-30 years putting those styrofoam squiggles in the bottom of my bigger pots and even in the bottom of my little pots should leave some drainage at the bottom so when the water drains out the bottom and I don't have time to dip the saucer and get the excess water out the plants don't rot but to each person their own maybe it works out for me because of my watering practices or because of my party mix who does there's no right or wrong way with plants there's just the way that works for you

[@cosmicnights]

Cheaper than perlite.

[@HamsterLife_EnglishLearning]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqmsnZuHjrGIoZI check out the proper way she has 30 years experience and is being interviewed.

[@ManypossibilitiesGaoLY]

I need one in my life right now in 2019!!! So so so pretty and I love it.

[@Nadia-ls6qx]

I am absolutely jealous!!! She’s absolutely gorgeous. This plant is sooooooo hard to find I’ve been on the hunt for months lol. Love all your baby plants they’re so cute, great video

[@ArijanaLukic]

Check Gabriella Plants :)

[@lmb2333]

Please don't use the peanuts: they don't help with drainage. I use a coffee filter spread out over the bottom/hole and just put the soil over that to keep the soil in. You can also use a THIN layer of sphagnum moss (not peat moss.)

[@davidjibson4199]

I love That plant looks so cool. Wish i had that in my collection

[@desiertoscacti5388]

That is just gorgeous. Amazing color and pattern of the leaves!

[@GotPlants]

We’re crazy about this plant. 💕

[@lorraineyanez4301]

after so many bidding wars , i finally got one too

[@livingwithplants6043]

Beautiful plant and hard to find here in San Diego California, thanks for sharing 🦋👍

[@GotPlants]

I’m seeing them more and more now. But they are still on the pricy side. We got another one thur plant forums on FB. Maybe you’ll have luck finding one there.

[@treasuresofplantz9203]

Such a pretty plant! That looks like it's going to be a big plant 🌞 can't wait for the update 👍 good choice

[@carmenwhitehead]

Super healthy plant!😍

[@JENITABFWELLWISHESGROCERYHAULS]

Hi, Sandy and Erica !!! How are you doing? Thanks for sharing your plant info and tips. I love it.

[@GotPlants]

We’re doing great...our plants too. 😁 Thanks for watching and continue support. 💕

[@JENITABFWELLWISHESGROCERYHAULS]

You're welcome.

[@momoubersee8548]

I felt in love with this beauty two weeks ago when I first saw a picture on pinterest. I was pretty lucky, bought mine today on ebay in my hometown around the corner. 😱 they are so rare and hard to find in germany. I'm so excited haha. I hope she will grow well, she's so small and fragile. She got a few small groots. Woud be very frustrating if it fails:( any tips? Mine is in a glass of water, she needs to form more roots. Greetings from Germany 🤗

[@SchmoopErika]

Oh man, this is BEAUTIFUL!!! Great find!!! :D

[@GotPlants]

Thanks! We just love this plant. So glad we got a hold of it.

[@crazycactuscollector2462]

Beautiful plant, the colour is so pretty :)

[@melidetwiler3950]

So beautiful!! I have my PPP getting shipped tomorrow!! I am so excited!!

[@GotPlants]

Welcome to the PPP club! 😁

[@geraldn.6871]

Thank you for your advice. I've been wanting this plant for awhile, but it's pricey. I may buy one now.

[@GotPlants]

Gerald N. Hope you find the right pink princess soon. 👑 🌱

[@condezafisher5841]

I, love the pink princes amazing plants.😘

[@GotPlants]

Thanks!! We love our PPP! 💘🌱

[@SweetStuff3]

I seen you mentioned in a previous one of your video comments you purchased your pink princess here in the US. Do you mind sharing who you purchased from please? Yours is such a gorgeous color hot pink and I would absolutely love one like this!!! I have 2 but neither of them are pink like yours, they're much lighter pink in color.

[@GotPlants]

I’ve purchased mine from someone on FB a while back and my sis purchased hers from a little local greenhouse which unfortunately don’t have PPP in stock and also don’t sell any plants online.

[@kathleenmurphy2379]

Cactus soil isn't always the best to plant a plant in even Cactus for succulents. The professional grower Maria of Maria's Garden down in Punta Gorda Florida were you really need well-draining potting soil because of the weather and all the rain is specially for succulents and Cactus and desert roses never uses Miracle-Gro Cactus mix she says it's the worst stuff in the world. She makes her own mix like I said it one of the other comments go to her station she can tell you why. She earns her living growing her own succulents from cuttings.

[@francescavalandro4854]

Do you think it is possible to make a leaf cutting?

[@GotPlants]

Francesca Valandro You need a node in order for it to grow into a new plant. If it’s just a leaf it would not grow roots.

[@michellejett4849]

Hello how long have you had your pink philodendron princess this absolutely beautiful it's so big?

[@GotPlants]

I was luck to find mine back in April of 2018. It's been over a year and has grown a lot. I will need to do an update soon. 😊

[@janieharvey9871]

Beautiful!❤️

[@fallulahfallulah5279]

I'm wondering. We are a few plantoholics who have PP's in Europe too. But I haven't seen any of them have black-ish leaves. Any guess as to why?

[@bloomingbotanist9263]

Fallulah Fallulah maybe it’s different genetics. Or difference in environment. In my experience with other plants, light levels have a huge impact on leaf color. The leaves I have are very dark. But there is some green. You can see green on a leaf at 4:45.

[@GotPlants]

Thx Erica!

[@fallulahfallulah5279]

That might be why. The Princesses we import over here, come from Thailand I believe.

[@kleenex4u]

you can squeeze the plastic pots to help loosen them :p

[@ananghermansyahkw7911]

What a beautiful ornamental plant, I wish I had it but I could not afford it because it is expensive in my country.

[@GotPlants]

They are pretty expensive where I am too. I was lucky to have someone find me a good deal on it though. Hope you find urs soon. ☺️💚🌱

[@nkrihargamati5167]

In Indonesia the leaf colour is green but your pink princess is black.so beautiful.

[@GotPlants]

We also sometimes do get green leaves too that looks dark, looks black. Just love the different color variegation we get for this plant.

[@plantsathome653]

I have been wanting one of this but it is hard to come by..

[@kathleenmurphy2379]

My potting soil mix is Miracle Grow potting soil or the generic brand at Lowe's and I use half and half the peat moss Lowe's has in a bag that also has some fertilizer added I mixed that up about half and half maybe a little bit more potting soil because it will drain pretty quickly. But my secret ingredient is soil moist. They are crystals that absorb 50 times their weight in water. They hold the water and suspension until the roots needed. It's different than the polymers in Pampers that polymer is gooey and sticks together and I do not buy the Miracle Grow potting soil with because it's it's not like the soil moist crystals it the soil just holds too much moisture I don't know why but that stuff stinks. But the soil moist crystals no matter how much you would press them together they don't stick to each other they keep their little Jaggi shape with all kinds of different little angles. I guess jaggie shape comes from growing up in Pittsburgh where we call Thorns Jaggers teehee. Because these crystals don't stick together and the expansion and contraction of the crystals also helps to loosen the soil and keep it from getting compact besides having the water there waiting for the plant to need it without making the soil soggy. The polymer and Pampers sticks together and a gooey mess because if the Pamper got a hole in it who'd want little chunks falling out. So the polymer and soil moist keeps its shape. And it lasts for five years in the soil. I also put it in the ground whenever I plant my flowers my annuals or perennials because it helps loosen the soil there and also helps keep water from flowing away from the plants Roots but they won't be able to reach. If you use more the next year in a pot outside on your porch and you get a heavy rain if might look like you're growing clear chunks of Jell-O in your pot along with your plant. But you can just take those little chunks of little crystals and put them in another pot or leave them alone because you almost can't over water when you use those crystals except if you don't have a hole for the water to drain out but they can't absorb! I like coleus if you go to my channel Kathleen Murphy and add the word coleus you will see my coleus collection. Maybe a hundred coleus from just a couple pair coleus plant save from the winter. I grow the coleus cuttings in water then put them into soil it has a soil moist crystals in and the coleus absolutely are in heaven. They don't like to dry out and those crystals give them their wish a constant source of water. Which means you don't have to water things once or twice a day in the heat of the summer. You can also add some pine bark to your soil mix especially if it's fine pine bark it helps with drainage and a lot of Growers are adding it to their soil mix. If you go to the KZbin channel Maria's Garden Maria runs a commercial succulent Nursery. She grows all the plants for sale as a volunteer to to help her down in Florida. She demonstrates on many of her videos how to create a good potting soil for individual types of plants

[@kathleenmurphy2379]

Where did you get your pink princess

[@GotPlants]

Kathleen Murphy my sis got this PPP at a local greenhouse near us.

[@eyelovebrows]

WOW beautiful!! I can't seem to even find a cutting under $100 so crazy. If i had the money I so would splurge :0) Has the pink stayed? I've heard the variegation goes away over time? Thanks for the tips, dreaming of the day I find one of these lovelies!! Happy Holidays!!!

[@GotPlants]

Yeah I still find people paying crazy money for this plant. It’s crazy. I was lucky and actually got another one through a Facebook plant group for an affordable price. Maybe you should try those groups if you still want one. Both our plant still has its pink. I hope it wouldn’t loses it. 🤞

[@eyelovebrows]

Your princess will stay pink! :) Thank you for letting me know about the Facebook posts.I still want one :) Happy New Year!!@@GotPlants

[@user-fl4ks1dw4n]

The plant has a chance of reverting back just like any other variegated plant.

[@marcelaquai]

what do you use to fertilize it?

[@GotPlants]

My sis doesn't use fertilize regularly. When she does she uses whatever she has at home...sometimes even with orchid fertilizers.

[@marcelaquai]

@@GotPlants thanks

[@shyegurli]

This is my first time seeing someone use peanuts as drainage! Does it work well?

[@GotPlants]

We don’t always use these packing peanuts. It helps though...it helps create a false bottom or helps fill up a big pot for a smaller plant.

[@susantosanto946]

OMG...soooo pretty😍

[@GotPlants]

Thanks!! ☺️💚🌱

[@9gemini]

I have a philodendron pink princess cutting that has existing hanging roots. Is that enough to pot it or should I water propagate first?

[@GotPlants]

My Monstera cutting had air roots only and it did well when I popped it in the soil. Never tired with the pink princess tho but I don’t see why it would be different. Let me know which method you decide to use.

[@maybish]

How did the water Propagation go? I have a cutting currently sitting in water. Crossing my fingers for roots!

[@9gemini]

Got Plants? Update: I water propagate mine until it grew new roots and just potted it the other day. It was thriving in water and Kept producing new leaves.

[@9gemini]

maybish water propagation works super! I had it sits near the window with filtered light. Sun light is crucial to prevent rot and it thrived . at the beginning I mist the leaves every day to ensure it wast dying . it took 2.5 months to grow good healthy roots. I’ve just potted it and it the leaves are still very firm. You can find me 👉🏼 @tsuzysplants

[@deborahhorton1560]

Beautiful plant hard to find in Philadelphia

[@GotPlants]

There are hard to find one in MA too. We're very lucky to be able to get a hold of one. Hopefully they will be more available this year.

[@klove7365]

oh my God I love that plant

[@GotPlants]

We love our pink princesses 👸 👑 💕

[@bloomingbotanist9263]

💘love my pink princess 💕

[@GotPlants]

Blooming Botanist ur new leaf popped out yet? If it has you should post it on IG. And everyone who don’t know...she’s Erica! Her IG is in the description box if you wanna check it out.

[@bloomingbotanist9263]

Got Plants? Just posted a picture of a new leaf on Instagram 🍃

[@GotPlants]

Blooming Botanist it’s sooo pink!!!

[@HamsterLife_EnglishLearning]

*How to care for a Pink Princess Philodendron?* The best part? This plant is relatively low-maintenance and easily grown indoors, they like well-drained soil and some humidity. Allow the top inch of soil to completely dry out between drinks, and make sure it gets plenty of bright, indirect sunlight. But keep in mind these plants can be toxic to animals if eaten. *How do you make the Pink Princess Philodendron more pink?* To get the most colour out of your growing Pink Princess, ensure it gets plenty of indirect light - too much direct light and the leaves will yellow. You can expect young leaves on this plant to emerge as a dark green with white variegation, maturing to almost-black with pink spots.

[@GotPlants]

Thanks for the info. 😁💚🌱

[@HamsterLife_EnglishLearning]

@@GotPlants Here is fantastic information from a woman with 30 years experince. I wish he had asked about her grow lights how long and how much sunlight per day. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqmsnZuHjrGIoZI In all her pots she uses only %50 miracle grow mix from home depot (cheaper) and %40-50 perite only.

[@kathleenmurphy2379]

I just watched Planterina's newest video....she philodendron a pink princess philodendron do Florida with her in a suitcase all cut up! They cut it up into a million pieces 2 propagate. Not really a million but a whole big bunch. Apparently she is planning on selling online string of hearts String of Pearls Hoyas monsteras and some other plants. I love your pink philodendron after seeing what they did to hers could you just cut me a section of yours off and I'll buy it maybe two sections that's like everywhere there's a leaf no just two of them just kidding! I've been subscribed to your station for a while and I enjoy watching your videos I love love love your pink princess it's on my wish list along with a Thai constellation and a variegated monstera. By the way I've just started a KZbin station but I couldn't figure out on my cell phone how to change my name to something to do with plants so it's just Kathleen Murphy so I'm inviting you to join my station or Channel and return the favor! If you put the word orchids for coleus when you search my name on the KZbin search engine you'll find me. I have over 30 orchids that I just started collecting since November. That is an addition to my hundred or more house plans my five gardenia trees my three monstera plants and two huge split leaf philodendron plants. Maybe a dozen different alocasia and colocasia plants... Elephant ears. I have a lot more videos to post and would appreciate you coming to check me out click like good surprise. Click subscribe button... I used the microphone on my cell phone keyboard so it said surprise instead of subscribe teehee! It's too hard to go back and correct sometimes but sometimes I don't find my mistakes. And leave me a comment so I know you've been there take care of my plant friend love your videos keep them coming. Wait till you see my orchids I can't believe but I've been so successful after I've killed them through the years. And now that I've learned the secret you can't water them like the water house plants with a little watering can they're easy to take care of. Where can you find a plant for about $15 or so that you buy it when it's blooming at the beginning of December and here it is almost the middle of July and it still has 20 flowers on it huge beautiful flowers. Mine does on my video It's called my favorite orchid check it out a couple Orchid people said they've never seen an orchid like it.

[@GotPlants]

Kathleen Murphy i don’t always mind cutting up my plants but something special like the PPP I just can’t do it. 😂 yeah Planteria has the plants and the $$$ to start a plant shop. She should. Love her channel too. Thanks for supporting mine and I’ll for sure go and check yours out. 😁💚🌱

[@yuancarlos23]

I got mine yesterday. And it got 2 broken leaves. Should I cut them?

[@GotPlants]

Welcome to the PPP family. 😁 How broken is it? Its really your preference. If you don’t mind the look and it isn’t that bad than you should maybe keep it. If you don’t like the look than just cut it off...that would help the plant save its energy to use on its new growth. Up to you. 😁💚🌱

[@yuancarlos23]

@@GotPlants hi! Thanks! I have already cut them. Hehe

[@GotPlants]

John Carlo Ibañez 👍💚🌱

[@chocolatedropreborn7453]

Omg I want one

[@GotPlants]

I am Gifted we are currently doing a cutting giveaway. The video was posted earlier this week. Go find it and enter. 🌱💚😁 Follows the entry rules and good luck!!

[@chocolatedropreborn7453]

Awww cool I will

[@mamajess8440]

Beautiful... am looking for that plant.. I love the pink my favorite color.. 🌱🌵

[@GotPlants]

Pink is my favorite too. Thanks for watching. 🌸💗

[@cherylbarela4228]

Very beautiful where you brought this kind.

[@GotPlants]

This was purchased at a small nursery that we love to visit. Unfortunately this was the only one they have there.

[@yenivalentin93]

So beautiful 😍

[@GotPlants]

Thank you! 😁💚🌱

[@ayanam510]

Your PPP is beautiful!

[@GotPlants]

Thank you. 💚🌱

[@youtubemusicandlyrics4677]

Do you sell Pink Princess? I'd like to buy from a reputable seller. I k ow the pink congo princess is fake, my wife almost bought one of those.

[@GotPlants]

Sorry I don’t have any for sale. I do notice more garden centers and even big box stores have them now. Helpfully you can find one soon.

[@RadioImmunoAssay2]

Omg😱 You poured litter in your pink princess pot💀

[@GotPlants]

Never had a problem with it. But yes...haven’t been using those peanuts anymore. 😁

[@thejesseshow123]

How much was this plant?

[@GotPlants]

Jesse Jones we were lucky. Erica got it for $39. 😁💚🌱

[@thejesseshow123]

Got Plants? That’s such a good deal! I’m trading a hoya retusa and a hoya krimson queen along with 20 dollars for one soon and I’m so excited

[@GotPlants]

Awesome!! You'll love it!! 😊💚🌱

[@elokanggraini3367]

Cantik banget...aku suka itu

[@donnettadaniels7926]

Where can I find it?

[@GotPlants]

We got ours from Lyman Greenhouse. There was only one at the time. Also they don’t sell plants online. This plant is hard to find. I haven’t seen it elsewhere. Hope you can find one soon.

[@donnettadaniels7926]

Got Plants? Thank you

[@celinevitamins8361]

I need pink princess,how much mam

[@GotPlants]

Celine Vitamins sorry none for sell.

[@nenee009]

ew why would you use that plastic shit for drainage at the bottom?? :( there are clay balls for that

[@Malwur]

this is my dream plant and i can't buy it anywhere :(

[@GotPlants]

What area you from? U should try Facebook plant groups. We got one through there too. Hope you find your dream plant soon.

[@Malwur]

i'm from poland and this plant is very rare. i'm in few groups but still no luck :(

[@lorraineyanez4301]

would you pay 175 dollars for this plant

[@GotPlants]

Wow! That’s a lot of $$.

[@winaastria3858]

Mine was only $4 here... 😁😁

[@ninegirl100]

in germany you pay 150euros about 170 dollar (?) for 2 leaves! i wonder what your big one is worth here :D

[@corib2025]

This plant would go for a grand today all day long

[@lorraineyanez4301]

@@corib2025 its insane

[@helencox4679]

Turn mic up cant hear you

[@GotPlants]

Yeah my sister speaks really softly. I keep reminding her to speak up. We will work on it. 😁 thanks for the comment.

[@sandraforas3962]

Remember toxic till cats and dogs and humans

[@mgo1932]

You are speaking to low

[@GotPlants]

We will try to speak up more in our videos. Thanks for letting us know.

Too..... NOT to

[@FS-mc3cs]

Wtf?