Philodendron White Princess Care Guide
Less bubblegum, more badass. The Philodendron White Princess is a rare, moody variegated aroid known for its creamy white splashes on deep green foliage. A royal pain if neglected, but pure elegance when dialed in.
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Plant Trained
Tropical Tease
Bright Beast
Toxic AF
Chill Sipper
Pole Dancer
Chunky Craver & Semi-Hydro Hustler
Chop Prop
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Philodendron Erubescens ‘White Princess’ (fil-oh-DEN-dron er-yoo-BES-enz)
ORIGIN:
Hybrid cultivar, believed to have originated in cultivation — no wild form exists.
SIZE:
Height: Up to 3 feet (90 cm) indoors.
Width: Around 1–2 feet (30–60 cm), depending on training.
SOIL:
She’s a straight-up Chunky Craver. If the soil’s heavy, she’ll sulk. If it’s compacted, she’ll rot. Use a light, barky mix that drains well and stays airy. Our Plant King Aroid Blend is royalty-approved. Want to DIY it? Mix 1 part potting soil, 1 part perlite, 1 part orchid bark.
LIGHT:
Bright Beast energy all the way. White variegation = no chlorophyll = needs more light. Just don’t torch her. Bright, indirect light near an east or west-facing window is her throne. Avoid direct sun unless it’s filtered.
WATER:
The White Princess is a Chill Sipper. Let the top inch of soil dry before watering. She hates sitting in water but won’t tolerate being bone dry for long either. Respect the middle ground or expect attitude.
HUMIDITY:
A true Tropical Tease. This plant lives its best life at 60% humidity or higher. Can survive lower, but she’ll lose that glow. You want clean white and lush growth? Crank the moisture.
FEEDING:
Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Don’t overdo it — too much and you’ll scorch that crisp white. Less is more with this one.
If you’d rather keep it hands-off, drop in some Nutricote. It feeds slow and steady for months, no reminders, no guesswork.
POTS:
Use a pot with proper drainage and don’t oversize it. She likes a snug fit. Repot every couple years or when she outgrows her digs.
WINTER CARE:
Growth slows down, but light and humidity still matter. Water less often, but don’t ghost her completely. Keep her warm and bright through the cold months.
F.A.Q:
Not enough light = more green. Too much sun or low humidity = crispy brown. Keep her in that bright, filtered sweet spot and boost your humidity.
Yes. If the white starts fading, it’s often due to low light. Prune back fully green leaves and move her closer to the light source.
She’s not in a rush. It’s a slower-growing cultivar, especially in lower light. Heat, light, and humidity = faster action.
Yup. Use sharp shears and take a cutting with at least one node. Root it in water, moss, or perlite until it pushes solid roots. Avoid cuttings with only white leaves — no green means no fuel to grow.
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