Phildendron Prince Orange Care

The only aspect people tend to get wrong in Philodendron “Prince of Orange” care is watering. While buying the plant the pros will tell you to dry out the soil between watering. In my own experience, these plants prefer even moisture. Just make sure your soil isn’t soggy. In the tropics you can grow Philodendron “Prince of Orange” outdoors and you can water it every alternate day. If you grow Philodendron “Prince of Orange” in a well-draining soil mix as explained above, you can let the top soil dry out 1 – 2 inches before you deeply water again.

I prefer to feed Philodendron “Prince of Orange” just organic manure and don’t believe it needs chemical fertilization in addition to this. All the decomposed and sterile organic soil additives we discussed in the soil section like peat, leaf mulch, bark, and organic manure mixed with soil acts as slow-release plant food.

They all say Philodendron “Prince of Orange” is a great shade plant. But in my experience, the plant needs 70-85% sunlight just to have those wonderful colors popping. If it receives a bit of direct sunlight in the mornings or evenings for even about half an hour, it does wonders to the color display of the leaves. But for the rest of the day it only needs indirect sunlight or bright shade. Direct noon sun exposure is a no no.

When you grow Philodendron “Prince of Orange” in a pot or planter, the roots need to get all the nutrition from that limited environment. For best results you should use rich, airy potting soil that drains well and is high in organic matter. It needs a limited amount of soil substrate, more for stability in the pot than anything else. But if your soil is clayey, avoid it. Use sand instead. This forms the inorganic soil base which can make up to about 50% of the base.

Philodendron “Prince of Orange” care involves providing plenty of warmth being a tropical plant. The best growth can be seen in equatorial weather zones. The ideal temperature range is between 65 – 80°F (18 – 27°C).

Yes, all parts of the plant are toxic and the sap can cause skin irritation. Keep the plant out of the reach of children, cats and dogs.

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