Philodendron Green Princess, Philodendron Mia
Botanical Name: Philodendron 'Mia'
Common Names: Philodendron Piccolo, Philodendron Ginny, Philodendron Green Princess, Green Leaf Philodendron
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About
The Philodendron Green Princess is houseplant royalty. It is simple and understated but elegant. The Green Princess will be the crown jewel of any plant collection.
Care Guide
Light Requirements
Prefers bright indirect light. Tolerates medium light. Growth will slow in medium light conditions. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.
Artificial Light
Direct Sun
Water Needs
Prefers consistent but moderate watering. Tolerates occasional dryness. Will not tolerate excessive watering.
Infrequent
Frequent
Soil Preference
Prefers chunky soil with plenty of large, organic, particulate matter. The coarseness of the soil allows water to drain freely while the individual components hold moisture effectively.
Moisture Retention
Fast Drying
Retentive
Drainage Speed
Slow
Fast
Naming
Philodendron Mia is in the Araceae family, and is most commonly called Philodendron Green Princess or the Green Leaf Philodendron.
Origin
Native to South America, Philodendrons grow naturally in a tropical habitat rich with warmth and moisture.
Characteristics
Philodendron Green Princess has vibrant and verdant emerald green leaves. The Green Princess is a self-heading Philodendron, which means that is grows upright, not trailing, vining, or climbing. They are arborescent, or tree like, with stiff and sturdy stems that keep the plant vertical.
