How to Grow & Care for Philodendron ‘White Princess’ (2024)

Philodendron White Princess does have variegated leaves which make them perfect for gardening. It is from the  Araceae family and is native to South America. Philodendron White Princess plants are low-maintenance plants but you still need to know how to care for and grow them. below I have mentioned the common requirement of the Philodendron White Princess.

Quick takeaways:

• Philodendron White Princess has white variegation on the leaves which makes the plant look more stunning.
• It belongs to a tropical plant native to part of South America.
• According to some studies, the White Princess Philodendron plant does look like the White Knight Philodendron.
• The stem of White Princess  Philodendron plants is primarily green.

There are some important points that I have mentioned in the image and explained further in full detail:

Scientific Name	Philodendron erubescens ‘White Princess’
Common Name	White Princess
Light	Bright indirect sunlight
Watering	Every 7-10 days, water if the top half of the soil is dry
Temperature	64-73˚F (18-23°C )
Hardiness Zone	10-13
Humidity	60%-80%
Soil Type	Rich, quick-draining
Soil pH	5.6-7 (mildly acidic-neutral)
Fertilizing	A balanced feed once a month in spring and summer
Repotting	Every 12-18 months
Pruning	Only to remove dead or damaged leaves
Propagation	Root in water or soil
Toxicity	Toxic to humans and pets
Mature Size	40 inches
Bloom Time	rarely

How to Grow & Care for Philodendron ‘White Princess

The caring of pretty straightforward you just need to focus on a few points like protecting the plant from indirect light, planting in draining soil, watering them, warm temperature, and high humidity. The following are some detailed explanations of the caring Philodendron ‘White Princess:

• Light 
• Watering 
• Temperature 
• Humidity
• Soil 
• Fertilizer 
• Potting & Repotting 
• pruning 
• Propagation 

Light:

The philodendron white princess aur basically Tropical rainforests native to South America so while growing them they need that type of environment. They do require a light bright but that should be indirect in light because in the rainforest there they grow underneath the forest canopy. The light requirement of the plant is between 10000 to 20000 lux. The place where you can place the plant at home is next to the north or East facing window.

Note:

If you keep the plant in full sun it will damage the foliage and keeping them in full Sun can kill the plant. 

Watering:

If you are thinking it is a tropical plant and they need a high amount of water then it is not true in the case of Philodendron white princess plants. You can water the plant every 7 to 10 days. In other cases check the soil and if you find the top half of the soil is dry then water the plant. If you find the plant’s soil is too dry you need to put the pot in the bucket of water and let the soil soak the water and remove the excess water. Do not let the water is it in the roots of the plant as we can rot and die

Temperature:

The preferred temperature to grow the Philodendron white princess ranges from 64 to 73 degrees Fahrenheit. Indoor environments easily achieve the preferred temperature for their growth. The tolerance level of temperature is below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. In the freezing temperature, the plant will die. 

Humidity:

The humidity level for Philodendron white princess is between 60 to 80%. There are different ways to create the same humidity level for the Philodendron white princess. In case having many tropical plants in your home which need high humidity then you can easily group them together around the small humidifier that will help you to moisten the air. Or you can also keep the plant on a tree which is filled with pebbles And water. 

Soil:

For growing the  Philodendron white Princess you need soil that is porous and well-draining. If you measure the pH level for the Philodendron white princess plant it should be between 5.6 to 7. The soil should have a new trend-rich element but need to be light and airy. In case you find out the plant retains too much water then it is a sign that the roots are likely to rot or the plant is going to die. You can also use a potting mix or composite with sphagnum and peat moss. in order to attain the soil you want for growing Philodendron white princess. 

Fertilizer:

You need to provide the plant with regular fitting to ensure the growth of the foliage. The liquid fertilizer is one of the best fertilizers as you can easily dilute it in water applied to the soil. Remember not to fertilize the plant when the soil is dry. You should apply the fertilizer after watering the plant. The preferred ratio for fertilizing the white princess philodendron is 10-10-10.

Potting and repotting:

You need to repot the plant after every 12 or 18 months because the size of the plant increases continuously. When you notice then you leave if the plant is becoming smaller or the roots are growing out of the drainage hole then it the high time to repot the plant. Do not repot the plant in too big a pot as they will suffer a lot. You should bring a pot a few inches more in diameter when compared to the older pot. 

Pruning:

Pruning is a way by which you can remove the dead or damaged leaves of the plant after every couple of months. It is not necessary to trim the plant because the Philodendron white princess is a slow-growing plant that forms into a tidy shape. You should use a shop scissor or knife to cut the plant but before using them you should sterilize them with the alcohol of flame so that it does not spread the disease between the plants while cutting the damaged or dead one. 

Propagation:

You can easily propagate the plant so that it produces more lovely tropical plants. For that, you need to wait a few years so that it grows big enough to take some cutting from the plants. For propagating the plant firstly you need to take them cutting at least 3 inches long consisting of two or three nodes with at least one leaf. You can also try propagating in water or a light-medium.

 

Common Problems of White Princess Philodendron:

For growing the white princess philodendron you need to be aware of common problems such as:

Pests:

These are flowers that are attractive to a number of bugs so you need to control the growing of pests. When they are attracted by the spider mites they start to turn leaves to brown or yellow spots, if aphids are seen they grow underneath the leaves which are green in color. To avoid the growing of pests you need to apply neem oil or insecticidal soap. You can also find fungus growing on the plants that look like cream-colored larvae in the soil and to avoid it you need to sprinkle diatomaceous earth and keep the soil dry.

Mealybugs are pests that are used to grow on the leaves and stems of the plants and to avoid them you need a cotton ball and apply it on the leaves of the plants by dipping rubbing alcohol.

Diseases:

The White Princess Philodendron does get infected with diseases in case of over-watering the plants. To solve it you need to remove the affected part of the plant and maintain the watering frequency. If you find watery spots on the leaves of the plant that are turning brown or black have yellow edges that give the signs of bacterial leaf spots which is caused due to extra moisture. Here you need to remove all the affected leaves of the plant and isolate the plants from other plants so the disease is not spread away to other plants. If you find the yellowing of leaves and roots are turning black and mushy it indicates towards root rot situation To solve the conditions you need to cut out the affected root and replant into another pot with well-draining soil.

Conclusion:

Make sure to look after some common problems you can face in Philodendron white princess like the turning of the leaves into Yellow or black or brown color, a growing problem, toxicity of the white princess, etc. I have explained some caring requirements you need to follow for growing the plant.