Blusing Philodendrom
Location
General Plants
Philodendron erubescens
- Common Name: Blushing Philodendron, Red-leaf Philodendron, Pink Princess
- Scientific Name: Philodendron Erubescens
- Family Name: Araceae
- Origin: Colombia
- Height: 24 inches, vine length can be up to 12 feet.
- Width: 12-18 inches
- Growth: Moderate to rapid.
- Zone: US Zones 10a-11
- Light Needs: Partial to full shade.
- Salt Tolerance: Mildly salt tolerant.
- Soil/PH/Texture: Requires well-drained soil.
- Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Do not allow plant to stand in water. Philodendrons also appreciate a humid environment.
- Drought Tolerance: Medium, prefers humidity and consistently moist soil.
- Pests/Diseases: Generally pest free, occasionally bothered by aphids.
- Growing Conditions: Plant in humus rich soil in part shade.
- Characteristics: A robust evergreen climbing vine. Stems are red. Lance-shaped leaves are shiny green on top and often coppery red underneath. Inconspicuous white flowers bloom inside a red spathe only rarely.
- Propagation: Stem cuttings. Can also be grown from seed if it is removed from the berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination.
- Wildlife: In the wild, philodendrons are a source of food for some species of monkeys and bats. Their sugary sap can also be attractive to ants.
- Facts: Blushing philodendron grows well outdoors in south Florida. It also thrives indoors with bright indirect lighting and moderate humidity. Contains calcium oxalate crystals which can be a strong oral irritant.
- Designer Considerations: Blushing philodendron makes an excellent container or hanging basket specimen. Leaf shape and color can vary on the same plant and make a beautiful and interesting specimen.
