Jennifer

Philodendron 'white princess'

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  Easy care
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  Bright light

• Philodendron 'white princess' likes...
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    Regular watering

    You’ll know when to water by testing the top two inches of the soil with your finger. If it comes out dry, water the plant well, letting the water drain through before popping it back in its pot.

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    Bright light

    Light that isn’t too harsh and direct is the happy medium for this ‘Princess’, she prefers a healthy sun-kissed glow over a sun tan.

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    Humidity

    Given that she absorbs moisture through her leaves as well as her roots, Jennifer likes her humidity on the higher side. Mist her regularly or place her in a bathroom to save yourself the job.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Philodendron ‘White Princess’

  Plant type

  Indoor evergreen

  Plant height (including pot)

  40-50cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Toxic if eaten

  Nursery pot size

  14cm

• About Philodendron ‘White Princess’

  A rare and exotic beauty, ‘White Princess’ contrasts white and green variegated leaves with a pink tint as new growth emerges. Grown for its colourful foliage and bred to grow slowly and remain compact, this coveted philodendron is perfect for adding a pop of colour to smaller spaces. Not only is it an aesthetic feast for the eyes but its air purifying qualities make it good for your health too. 

  Like all philodendrons, see Tanya, Leo, Penelope, ‘White Princess’ will thrive in conditions that closely mimic its native habitat: the warm and humid tropical rainforests of South America. This isn’t actually that hard to do in a home environment. By placing your plant in a room with a consistently warm temperature and bright, filtered light you’re pretty much set. Give yours a mist every few days (always fun to give yourself a spritz during summer too). As for watering, don’t be fooled into thinking that because it originates in a rainforest your philodendron likes lots of water. Moist air, yes, but not wet feet. Keep the soil lightly moist and only water well when the top two inches of soil feel dry. Feed it once a month to encourage strong healthy growth. 

  Did you know?

  The name philodendron derives from the Greek  words philo 'love, affection' and dendron 'tree' so can be translated as loving trees. This tells us a lot about the habit of these plants, which climb up trees to reach the light.