Pink Princess

Description

🛠️ Handling Tips:

• Toxicity: The plant is toxic to pets and humans if ingested, causing oral irritation and stomach upset. Handle with care, and keep away from children and pets.

• Sap Warning: When pruning, wear gloves as the plant’s sap may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

🌱 Care Instructions:

☀️ Light Requirements:

• Bright, indirect light is ideal.

• Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the pink leaves.

• Low light reduces pink variegation, leading to more green leaves.

💧 Watering:

• Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feels dry.

• Overwatering can lead to root rot.

• Reduce watering in winter when growth slows.

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity:

• Prefers temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C).

• Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 55°F (13°C).

• Loves high humidity (60%+). Use a humidifier or pebble tray if air is dry.

🌱 Soil & Potting:

• Well-draining, airy soil mix (a mix of peat, perlite, orchid bark).

• Repot every 1–2 years or when rootbound.

🌿 Fertilization:

• Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer.

• Reduce or stop feeding in fall and winter.

✂️ Pruning & Propagation:

• Prune leggy stems to encourage bushier growth.

• Propagate through stem cuttings in water or moist soil.

🐛 Pests & Problems:

• Watch for spider mites, aphids, and mealybugs.

• Wipe leaves with neem oil or insecticidal soap if pests appear.

• Brown leaf edges indicate low humidity.

• Yellow leaves usually mean overwatering.