White Philodendron

White Philodendron Care

Philodendron Erubescens 'White Princess'

What is the plant

Philodendron erubescens 'White Princess' is native to Columbia. The characteristic foliage with sporadic splashes of white make it a sought after variety. As with any variegated plant, the whiter the leaf, the slower the growth as there is less chlorophyll present in the leaf.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Difficulty

Medium

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
You can expect your White Princess to require water when the top layer of soil is dry. When watering your White Princess, be sure to water thoroughly allowing water to drain completely. Aside from solely relying on the watering frequency to tell when your plant is thirsty, a tell tale sign that your White Princess needs water is drooping leaves. However, drooping leaves can also be a sign that the plant is getting too much water.
Fertilizer
Feed Philodendrons with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser; water with fertiliser every month during summer and every 6-8 weeks in autumn and winter.
Sunlight
This plant also benefits from a warm, humid environment and being positioned in bright, indirect sunlight.

Disease diagnosis

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Soil
White Princess requires a moist but well draining soil. Perlite is a great soil additive to potting mix to ensure adequate water drainage. We recommend a mixture of 1 part perlite to 9 parts premium indoor plant potting mix.
Temperature
Philodendron thrives in warm temperatures, 18-23°C is ideal.
Additional
White Princess are considered to be toxic when eaten. All philodendron plants contain calcium oxalate crystals which are toxic to both humans and pets. Symptoms can include, but are not limited to the following; burning sensations and swelling of the lips, mouth, throat and tongue.