Philodendron White Knight
Philodendron 'White Knight' is one of the most rare and desired tropical houseplants and it's easy to see why. Its stems are a beautiful red with white variegation while the leaves are variegated in bright white to varying degrees.
The White Knight Philodendron is a striking climbing houseplant. It sports lovely, white-variegated foliage and has an easy-care nature. Traditionally a hard-to-find houseplant, it’s relatively slow growing thanks to its leaf pattern. The more variegation, the slower it grows as there’s less chlorophyll to convert light into energy for the plant to grow.
*Pet Friendliness - Not Pet Friendly*
Light
Plants depend on the energy derived from sunlight to produce the nutrients they need. However, the amount and intensity of sunlight required by individual plants differ.
Philodendron White Knight requires mild sunlight to thrive.
Filtered sunlight is most desirable. Direct exposure to sunlight will lead to the burning of leaves.
Soil
Philodendron White Knight flourishes in a well-drained moist soil thoroughly mixed with organic content such as peat moss, compost, etc.
Watering
Philodendron White Knight is a water-loving plant. Watering should be done with a moderate amount of water. You must ensure the plant’s soil is moist at all times.
Watering with excessive water must be avoided to prevent killing the plant.
Temperature
As a tropical plant, Philodendron White Knight enjoys warm temperatures.
Fertilizer
As the food is to humans to nourish its body, so is fertilizer to plant. Fertilizer is food to plant. It helps to replenish the lost nutrient of the soil; it supplies elements needed by the plant to grow well and also helps to maintain the soil fertility.
Diseases & Pests
The most common diseases and pests of this plant are similar to that of other related varieties of Philodendron, such as Rugosum, Pink Princess & White wizard.
As far as the Philodendron White Knight goes, the most common pests are aphids and mealybugs.
While pest control is sometimes not an easy task, most plants can still be saved, if proper pest control is applied
Returns & Insurance
In the event an item is damaged during shipment, a return or replacement will be offered. During this return process the customer will be required to submit pictures of the damaged item for review.
There is a five day "New Home" adjustment period is standard with all plant purchases. This period begins at the time of purchase and covers plants that have received "reasonable" care. Accidental death, heat damage, over watering, under watering, etc is not covered.