Oval, undivided leaves
The blades stay whole, without the deep cuts found in some other aroids. Their outline remains distinct even in a dense arrangement.
Philodendron 'Green Princess' 12cm
Normal price
€6,90
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Philodendron ‘Green Princess’
A princess without the staff 👑
- Araceae
- Evergreen foliage
- Bright indirect light
- Moderate watering
- Compact, bushy habit
Philodendron ‘Green Princess’ keeps its appearance simple: glossy green leaves with an oval outline and a gently pointed tip, without marbling or strong colour contrasts. Their reflective surfaces add depth to the green and define each leaf individually.
Its compact, full growth arranges the foliage around the plant’s centre. It has the small scale that suits a tabletop arrangement and a calm presence that sits comfortably beside more expressive plants without disappearing among them.
What makes it special
Three details give this small philodendron its own identity.
Growth around the centre
Its self-supporting habit does not rely on long climbing stems. The leaves form a concentrated, bushy presence.
Green that brings a group together
The evenly coloured foliage offers a calm point among silver patterns, pink shades or finer textures of other plants.
Why you’ll love it: it adds a full green accent to the room without demanding the entire stage.
In your space Placement & plant pairings Where it looks its best and which plants complement it
Where it looks its best
On a bright desk, small table or shelf with space around the leaves. A white, terracotta or matt black cover pot brings out the green. Place it close to natural light, but outside the path of strong direct sun.
Plants that complement it
Create a small group with contrasting textures and a shared preference for indirect light. Keep separate pots so watering can be adjusted for each plant.
- Scindapsus pictus — silver markings and trailing movement beside the plain green.
- Peperomia caperata — textured leaves against its smooth surfaces.
- Chamaedorea elegans — fine, feather-like leaves for an airier background.
Care at a glance
Light
Bright indirect light, without strong midday sun.
Watering
When the surface of the substrate has dried. Water thoroughly and allow it to drain.
Atmosphere
Steady warmth above 15°C and moderate air humidity. Keep away from cold draughts.
Pets
Keep away from animals and young children that may chew the leaves. Irritating if ingested.
For this plant
Substrate & feeding
Detailed care Complete care guide Light, watering, humidity, substrate and feeding in detail
Light and position
Choose bright indirect light, for example near a window with a sheer curtain. It also adapts to moderate light, with slower growth. Tolerance of less light does not mean it can live in a dark room.
Correct watering
Check the surface of the mix with your finger and water when it has dried, without leaving the entire root ball dry for long periods. Use room-temperature water, allow the excess to escape and empty the cover pot. Watering is usually less frequent in winter.
Air humidity
Moderate household humidity is usually sufficient. Avoid the hot air from radiators and the airflow from air conditioning. Clean the broad leaves with a soft, damp cloth, without leaf-shine products.
Temperature
Keep it in a warm room, ideally around 18–24°C, without prolonged exposure below 15°C. It cannot tolerate frost. If moved outdoors in the warm season, it needs sheltered shade and must return inside before nights turn cold.
Substrate
Use an airy aroid mix that retains some moisture without remaining saturated. The pot needs drainage holes; water left in a closed cover pot defeats the purpose of even a suitable mix.
Feeding and repotting
During active spring and summer growth, apply a complete houseplant fertiliser approximately every 4–6 weeks, at half the recommended strength where the label permits. Do not feed dry roots or a freshly fertilised new mix. Reduce or pause feeding when growth stops. Repot when roots fill the pot, choosing a container only a few centimetres larger.
Botanical identity Origin of the selection The genus’s native range and the cultivated selection’s history
The genus Philodendron
It belongs to Araceae, alongside other aroids grown for their foliage. The genus includes plants with different growth habits, ranging from climbers to self-supporting forms.
The selection ‘Green Princess’
‘Green Princess’ is cultivated for its evenly green foliage and small, concentrated form. Its breeding history and parentage are not clearly documented under this name.
Geographic origin of the genus
Wild species of the genus occur naturally from Mexico to tropical America. This is the native range of the genus, not the breeding location of the cultivated ‘Green Princess’.
Greenleaf for Plant Nerds Scientific facts nobody asked for Botanical details for those curious about what lies behind the plant’s appearance
Water rises without a pump
Evaporation from leaves creates a pull within the xylem vessels. Cohesion between water molecules helps maintain the column from roots to foliage: the mechanism of transpiration.
Droplets without rain
When transpiration is low but roots continue taking up water, root pressure can lead to droplets being released at leaf tips. Guttation is different from moisture condensing on the leaf surface.
Roots need oxygen too
A continuously saturated mix has less air between its particles. Oxygen shortage damages fine roots and can impair water uptake, even when plenty of water surrounds them.
A family with a spathe and spadix
Its relationship to other aroids is revealed by the inflorescence: many small flowers are grouped on a spadix, surrounded by a spathe. This large enclosing structure is a bract, not a petal.
Frequently asked questions
Practical answers about position, growth and small changes in the foliage.
01 Can it live far from a window?
It needs real natural light or suitable artificial lighting. It grows more slowly in moderate light, but a dark corner is not a suitable permanent position. If new leaves become smaller and growth sparse, reassess the lighting.
02 Will it need a pole?
‘Green Princess’ has a compact, self-supporting habit and does not need a pole as a routine part of its care. Give its leaves room to spread around the centre.
03 Why is a lower leaf turning yellow?
An isolated old leaf may be ageing naturally. If several turn yellow or the plant becomes soft, check whether the substrate stays continuously wet or water collects in the cover pot. Also check for exposure to cold.
04 Does it need a larger pot immediately?
Not simply because it has arrived home. Let it settle in and repot when roots fill the container. An oversized pot can hold moisture for longer than the plant needs.
05 How should the glossy leaves be cleaned?
Use a soft, damp cloth, gently supporting each leaf underneath. Avoid oils and leaf-shine products. This removes dust without coating the natural surface.
06 Is it safe for pets?
Not for chewing or ingestion. It contains irritating calcium oxalate crystals. Keep it away from animals and young children and seek veterinary or medical advice if ingestion or symptoms occur.
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