General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 24-36 inches
Plant Spread: 24-36 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: New leaves emerge orange shades and age to green.
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus.
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Does not set seed
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Layering
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP6,797 (1989)
Child plants: 2 child plants

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Common names
  • Philodendron
Also sold as:
  • Orange Prince

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Date: 2020-12-14

Date: February 2,2023 @ 8:48PM
Location: Botanical Gardens of the State of Georgia...Athens, Ga
Date: 2017-07-02
Philodendron - Prince Of Orange 002
Location: Orangeburg, SC
Date: Summer 2012
Location: Bountiful Gardens, Ewing, NJ
Date: 2020-10-04
Location: Charleston, SC

Date: 2020-03-31
Location: Our apartment
Date: 2017-10-01
New growth on the Prince of Orange is lovely - bright and shiny,
Location: Fairfax, VA | June, 2022
Date: 2022-06-03

Date: 2016-03-08
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2014-07-25 
Juvenile plant labeled 'Orange Prince'
Location: Charleston, SC
Date: 2018-07-06
Location: my garden, Sarasota FL
Date: 2014-03-31
Mine varies in color from this dark red in cool weather to almost
Location: Longwood gardens, PA
Date: 2015-08
Conservatory

Date: August 16, 2009
Another favorite Philodendron that I lost to last winter's freeze
Location: Austin ,TX
Date: September
Location: Our apartment
Date: 2017-09-25
Fast-growing hybrid with beautiful leaf coloration!
Location: U.S. Botanic Garden
Uploaded by ClanCampbell
Location: Kalama, Wa.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Kalama, Wa.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Mobot - Missouri Botanical Garden - St Louis
Date: 8-9-11
Location: Longwood Gardens PA
Date: 2014-06
conservatory
Location: Botanical Garden, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date: 2014-02-03
Location: Southern Indiana
Date: 8/26/2019
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Comments:
  • Posted by plantladylin (Sebastian, Florida - Zone 10a) on Oct 16, 2011 7:28 PM concerning plant:
    Philodendron 'Prince of Orange' is a hybrid of the self heading (rather than vining type) Philodendron. It can attain heights to around 4 feet, with new leaves unfurling in bright shades of orange that change to green as they mature. This Philodendron requires bright, indirect light and a well draining potting medium.
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P. martianum or hybrid P. 'Prince of Orange'? by plantladylin Apr 17, 2016 8:58 AM 1

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