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title: "What little secrets do I need to know about raising my philodendron…"
description: "What little secrets do I need to know about raising my philodendron ”pink princess”? 💚 Isn’t she lovely!!!"
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community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Lynda"
published: "2024-04-23T00:43:27.604607Z"
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# What little secrets do I need to know about raising my philodendron…

_Posted by Lynda on 2024-04-23_

What little secrets do I need to know about raising my philodendron ”pink princess”? 💚  
Isn’t she lovely!!!

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## 11 comments

### Audrey commented on 2024-04-23

Mine takes a lot of light to keep the pink!!

#### Lynda replied on 2024-04-23

Full sun or bright indirect light???

#### Audrey replied on 2024-04-23

I keep mine directly under a grow light

### Audrey commented on 2024-04-23

Drought tolerant. Definitely err on the side of caution when watering to avoid rot and mine loves its moss pole!

#### Lynda replied on 2024-04-23

Thanks for that info… I’ve never used a moss pole before. Anything special I should know before I purchase one and do I purchase it right now? What size? TXS for any info. 😊🪴

#### Audrey replied on 2024-04-23

I recommend getting the plastic ones that you fill with sphagnum moss and not the metal ones that are exposed to the air on all sides because they dry out so quickly

### Vera commented on 2024-04-23

Good strong light and provide a support!

#### Lynda replied on 2024-04-23

Are these type of philodendron leggy? How do I find out more information about her?🤔

#### Lynda replied on 2024-04-23

On her info card, it says she “will tolerate low light conditions” and will be “perfect in a humid bathroom”. I was going to put her in my bathroom, but the light is very low and it sounds like she likes lots of bright light but not direct light?? 😵‍💫

#### Vera replied on 2024-04-23

Oooo yeah that card is no help. They do like humidity, yes. However, if you want to keep the pink variegation strong and have less leggy growth, you’ll need stronger lighting. I have mine in an east window where he gets direct sun for about three hours each morning and indirect the rest of the day.

House plant journal has some good explanations on light.

#### Lynda replied on 2024-05-28

Thanks so much for that info. I missed your comment and read it just now. I’m unfamiliar with House Plant Journal but will check it out. 😊💚🪴

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