--- title: "Legit cried before chopping down my three year old pink princess. She…" description: "Legit cried before chopping down my three year old pink princess. She hit my ceiling and needed a chop. To be honest, I didn’t know what I was doing when I…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/LHJymKfWmtO1rdvXPYE171" community: "Philodendron Parents" author: "Paniinii" published: "2026-02-19T17:42:52.526575Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/fIm1aFWDwbybL_3s8lQX-cnBRf-HJlFJ8dXFkV94r40/ygzEYw2nSwyrPA6s6Rk_-Q.webp?size=large" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [Philodendron Parents](https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g.md) # Legit cried before chopping down my three year old pink princess. She… _Posted by Paniinii on 2026-02-19_ Legit cried before chopping down my three year old pink princess. She hit my ceiling and needed a chop. To be honest, I didn’t know what I was doing when I first got her. The goal is to prop and regrow with better soil, support, and overall care so she grows bigger and better than ever. Just had to share with people who understand. My friends all think I’m silly. ![Attachment 1 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/fIm1aFWDwbybL_3s8lQX-cnBRf-HJlFJ8dXFkV94r40/ygzEYw2nSwyrPA6s6Rk_-Q.webp?size=large) ![Attachment 2 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/fIm1aFWDwbybL_3s8lQX-cnBRf-HJlFJ8dXFkV94r40/kFhXcyrhSgSAZNlIFpMv6Q.webp?size=large) ![Attachment 3 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/fIm1aFWDwbybL_3s8lQX-cnBRf-HJlFJ8dXFkV94r40/naACugaQQRmUomJn6vDPPw.webp?size=large) ![Attachment 4 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/fIm1aFWDwbybL_3s8lQX-cnBRf-HJlFJ8dXFkV94r40/Fl0SJDK5RqKy7XqVBGplCw.webp?size=large) ## 18 comments ### Morgan Picillo 🖤 🌿 commented on 2026-02-19 I totally get it! I recently did the same and I definitely shed a few tears! Yours is much more happy than mine was 😅 I wish you the best with your cuttings 💚 ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/0lz9TBqimMTRbalzVUzmtzXVahV8Stpregz1z7lwydE/Q9B6LXD6S6mzuoqxg84rXQ.webp?size=large) #### Paniinii replied on 2026-02-19 We will both need to do some spring updates! Manifesting big beautiful leaves 🥹 #### Morgan Picillo 🖤 🌿 replied on 2026-02-20 Agreed!! 💚 ### J. Gibson commented on 2026-02-19 You ladies are both strong. I'm still waiting for the pink to show up on mine. Happy propagating ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/HmMCY0AiYGqTouUx3K9QyWAjiSznIOO6xi4K7koVHZk/hwucaLMYSKCTb_-pTyd4fQ.webp?size=large) #### Paniinii replied on 2026-02-19 Those leaves look sooo happy though! #### Plantlife replied on 2026-02-19 I had one that I was waiting for years to show pink before I finally realized it wasn’t a pink princess at all (the chain store definitely lied to me). Good luck to you!! ### Mysti M commented on 2026-02-19 Good luck! Be proud how tall the Mamma plant got! #### Paniinii replied on 2026-02-19 Thank you 🥹 ### J. Gibson commented on 2026-02-19 They seem happy to me as well. I do like a variety in my collection so I'm hoping it will show me at least 1 pink leaf. What's a Pink Princess without a pink leaf? #### Paniinii replied on 2026-02-19 Still a princess 😌 ### J. Gibson commented on 2026-02-19 Good answer 😁😁😁 ### Lydia commented on 2026-02-22 What’s the best advice you could give a new pink princess owner?? I have two babies and I’m soo nervous! #### Paniinii replied on 2026-02-22 I gave mine a grow light on a 12hour timer and i think it made her super happy, that and I almost always wait until leaves are a little droopy before watering. I know I could stick my fingers in the soil to check but I kinda wait for a plant to tell me it’s thirsty before I ever water. I use tap water. I keep my house around 70 and I don’t really do anything for humidity. One thing I noticed is the leaves tend to need help unfurling, but if you try to “help” too early you can damage the leaves so just be careful. I beat my girl up quite a bit and she’s somehow still managed to grow nicely. I’m hopeful the post-chop growth will be just as healthy :) #### Lydia replied on 2026-02-22 I have a well so I’ve been watering with purified. Grow lights are in the mail and my house stays right around there if not warmer! Good luck to all your babies! #### Paniinii replied on 2026-02-22 You as well!! Keep us updated :) #### Emely replied on 2026-03-06 What grow light were you using? #### Paniinii replied on 2026-03-08 I’ve had these for a long time and I’m not totally sure where my ex ordered them from but they’re something like this sold by LED on Amazon ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/fIm1aFWDwbybL_3s8lQX-cnBRf-HJlFJ8dXFkV94r40/j1HqkCdbTHSR20i8b7d32w.webp?size=large) ### Paniinii commented on 2026-03-08 Progress update, every single node has new growth points 🥰 ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/fIm1aFWDwbybL_3s8lQX-cnBRf-HJlFJ8dXFkV94r40/0BZzeGUoRiOp78kyudnvXA.webp?size=large) --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_