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A mix of pink and green combined into beautifully heart-shaped leaves. This beauty is ready to adorn your favorite indoor spaces.

Philodendron Pink Princess is a rare variegated houseplant that has rapidly gained a spot in plant lovers' hearts. Many people want them for their unique dark green and bubblegum pink, variegated leaves. However, getting their pink leaves is not easy, making the plant rare, and one of the most expensive.

Nowadays, plants have not only become a necessity but a healthy must-have to enhance the environment of your home. Research shows that houseplants increase our happiness and state of mind while boosting and activating the endorphins of our bodies. It is no surprise that one rare houseplant species that has caught plant fanatics' attention is the Philondredon Pink Princess. 

This specific plant embodying rare, but attractive leaves have recently attracted a lot of attention. Time to meet the aptly called Philodendron Pink Princess rare variegated houseplant! And if you're into pink plants, you can also read the article: Pretty in Pink - 15 Pink Houseplants That Add a Pop of Color to expand your pink plant collection. 

Philodendron Pink Princess is considered a unique and rare variegated houseplant that thrives in a well-cared-for indoor environment. They are contemplated as stunning indoor plants since they frequently have a lot of pink dots and rare variegated leaves that are the main attention breaker and catcher.

Additionally to their individuality and remarkable appearance are their distinctive, heart-shaped leaves. No wonder Philodendron Pink Princess is a rare houseplant that has captured everyone's hearts!

While Philodendron Erubescens is native to Central and South America, the true origin of Philodendron "Pink Princess" variety remains a mystery. One of the main theories is that Philodendron Pink Princess is just a spontaneous mutation of Philodendron Erubescens. Such a rare houseplant, right?

With their seductive heart-shaped leaves and vivid pink streaks brought on by a lack of chlorophyll, it's not difficult to understand why Philodendron Pink Princess is considered a rare variegated houseplant.

Given that these plants are artificial hybrids that were first observed in the 1970s, the pink crescent-shaped marks are actually the result of a genetic mutation.

Also known as the "PPP" plant, it has become so expensive because it’s a highly sought-after and beautiful plant. However, it’s difficult for growers to produce one with a balanced pink and green variegation, making the variation rare. The plant’s popularity, rarity, and low supply make it so expensive.

Nowadays, Philodendron Pink Princess can cost between $45 and $125 for cutting without a pot. Larger Pink Princess Philodendrons sold with matching pots are the most expensive, while reverted plants (with little or no pink spots) are the most inexpensively priced. 

To make sure that you are maximizing the leaf variegation for the Philodendron Pink Princess rare houseplant, there are a few important considerations to take into account.

The most crucial element affecting how much variegation your pink princess philodendron will have is how much light it receives. Pick a spot that gets a good amount of bright, indirect light. The pink princess philodendron can withstand a few hours of direct sunshine when cultivated indoors, which can aid in enhancing its variegation.

It is advised to purchase a grow light for this plant if you don't have a place in your home that gets enough light. The pink princesses' leaves will quickly start to turn back to green if there is not enough light, and they will lose their gorgeous variegation.

Between waterings, let the top half of the soil dry out, and then water it thoroughly. As they are prone to root rot, make sure your Philodendron Pink Princess is never sitting in wet soil. If you are unsure of whether your pink plant needs water, wait one more day because it is far easier to overwater it than to underwater it.

The Philodendron Pink Princess rare variegated houseplant benefits from regular monthly feedings with a balanced liquid fertilizer during its growing season (spring and summer). As your plant transitions into its dormant season in the early fall, stop fertilizing it.

This pink beauty is always set and prepared to add that burst of color to your green plants and overall house ambiance. What better mix than a green and rare variegated pink houseplant?

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