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title: "I have this pink princess philodendron and unfortunately she’s not…"
description: "I have this pink princess philodendron and unfortunately she’s not very pink. Any one know why?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/64c7f10cc09783ca16e1f7a7"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Skagnew"
published: "2023-07-31T17:36:12.129Z"
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# I have this pink princess philodendron and unfortunately she’s not…

_Posted by Skagnew on 2023-07-31_

I have this pink princess philodendron and unfortunately she’s not very pink. Any one know why?

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## 7 comments

### Mariah commented on 2023-07-31

My guess is not getting enough light to encourage variegation. All my ppp are from big box stores and started popping out more pink leaves after improving their living conditions :)

### Mullein commented on 2023-07-31

Unfortunately some variegated plants revert back to plain leaves. Sometimes you can coax new leaves with pink out by increasing lighting. I sometimes hear recommendations to chop the plant back to the last variegated leaf, but I think yours is too small for that

#### Skagnew replied on 2023-07-31

She’s been sitting with grow lights for the past month but none of the new leaves have any variegation

### Tiffany commented on 2023-07-31

While you’ve had her, has she ever had any pink on her leaves? I can’t see any in the pic

#### Skagnew replied on 2023-07-31

I just got her as a cutting about a month and a half ago

#### Tiffany replied on 2023-07-31

Hmm… I think it’s reverted… keep at it with plenty of indirect lighting and 🤞

### GrowWithAmberLowe commented on 2023-08-02

I’ve read that a lot has to do with genetics (how pink the parent plant was) but I have seen “burgundy” princesses get more pink with proper lighting. Mine isn’t very pink either but since moving her to my W window she has sooo many new leaves so I’m hopeful!

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