Philodendron 'White Knight' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
White Knight is a rare yet striking philodendron plant. This super-trendy plant is originally from South America. It has heart-shaped leaves adorned with light green and bright white patches. Like many other variegated houseplants, it grows relatively slowly. White Knight thrives in moist soil, indirect light, and high humidity.
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Philodendron White Knight
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Plant Type
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Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Philodendron erubescens 'White Knight'
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Genus
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Philodendron
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Philodendron 'White Knight' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Philodendron 'White Knight'.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Philodendron 'White Knight' needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Philodendron 'White Knight' needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Philodendron 'White Knight' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Philodendron 'White Knight' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Philodendron 'White Knight' prefers High humidity levels, between 65% and 80%. |
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Philodendron 'White Knight' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Philodendron 'White Knight'. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Philodendron 'White Knight' plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Philodendron 'White Knight' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Philodendron 'White Knight' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
White
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Characteristics |
Evergreen
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Is Philodendron 'White Knight' toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant can be toxic for your pets if ingested |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Formal Garden
Patio And Containers
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Philodendron 'White Knight' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Philodendron 'White Knight', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Philodendron 'White Knight' Native Region |
Find out where the Philodendron 'White Knight' plant originated. |
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Country |
Puerto Rico
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