Currently sold in established 5” growers pots
WPP care
The Best Potting Mix for White Princess Philodendron
Luckily, you do not need a specific potting mix for this rare plant as it loves the same ground as any other Philodendron. The important thing is it needs to be well-draining soil. But we strongly advise not to use premixed soil.
If you want your aroid to be healthy, choose one made for them, similar to growing in tropical rainforests. So, heavy peat earth gets compressed and will suffocate your tropical princess. The best potting medium needs to be air, humid, and, yes, well-draining.
Here is a great recipe you can use comprising 10% of each product you can mix:
Perlite
Peat moss
Coco coir
Pine bark chips
Sphagnum moss
Vermiculite
If you want, you can add aquarium charcoal to your mix to help with drainage.
Growing a Healthy White Princess With The Best Lighting
philodendron white princess lighting condition
As your aroid has white variegation, it needs a bit more light than your other green aroid. The best spot to keep those variegated white blotches is in indirect sunlight or even a filtered one. So, choose an east-facing window to enjoy the morning sun with some dappled shade in the afternoon to prevent leaf burn.
Watering Needs for The White Princess Philodendron
Great you have planted your princess philodendron white in a jungle mix with a lot of bark chips. Then you need to keep the top layer of soil moist. So, it means watering daily, allowing the water to run through the bottom.
Hence, you can also soak your plant in water for a few hours to allow the bark chips to absorb moisture. But drain the excess water as you do not want your princess standing in water. Also, do not let the ground get dry.
If your plant is in a generic mix, we recommend letting the top cover dry before watering again.
Ideal Temperature & Humidity for Most Philodendrons
temperature requirement
Your white princess adapts to most humidity levels in the home. But to make her thrive, you can increase the moisture up to 85%. You can group your other aroids with your tropical princess.
