Philodendron 'White Wizard', rare and magical foliage
Philodendron erubescens ‘White Wizard’
- Exposure
- Half-shade
- Hardiness (USDA)
- 11b (7.2°C ≤ T° < 10°C)
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Philodendron
- Species
- Philodendron erubescens
For collectors of Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards, the White Wizard is a common card—one you might have two or even three copies of. But among plant lovers, the Philodendron 'White Wizard' is a rare species. This hybrid, derived from Philodendron erubescens, owes its name to its green leaves variegated with white.
How can you recognize the Philodendron 'White Wizard'?
The Philodendron 'White Wizard' can grow to over two meters tall, even when potted and kept indoors. It is a perennial plant with a climbing or trailing habit. It can be grown on a stake or as a hanging plant.
Like the foliage, the green stems are variegated with white. The stiff, oval leaves have tapered tips. Light green in color, they feature white spots and variegation. Some leaves are even half or completely white!
You've brought home a green-and-white philodendron and aren't sure if it's a 'White Wizard,' a 'White Princess,' or a 'White Knight.' The easiest way to tell them apart is to look at the stems. The stems of the Philodendron 'White Wizard' are only green and white. Are they tinged with red or pink? Then you're looking at a Philodendron 'White Princess' or Philodendron 'White Knight' In the former, only the midrib of the stem is pink or red. In the latter, the entire stem is colored.
No matter which variety you choose, you'll need to keep it out of reach of your dog, cat, or rabbit. Philodendrons are toxic plants. They can cause stomach upset if ingested and irritation if they come into contact with the skin or mucous membranes.
Our care tips
The Philodendron 'White Wizard' enjoy part shade, regular watering and high humidity. If you have several, group them together to improve humidity!
Watering
The Philodendron 'White Wizard' appreciate moderate, regular watering. Between two applications of water, leave the potting soil to dry out by two or three centimetres. Check this simply by touching the soil.
Always use water at room temperature to avoid thermal shock, which can damage the roots.
Be sure to remove any standing water in the saucer or planter.
Misting
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Repotting
Every year in the spring, repot your Philodendron erubescens ‘White Wizard’ to give it more space.
Get a pot with drainage holes that's larger than the previous one. Line the bottom with clay pellets or small stones to improve drainage.
Add a layer of potting soil for houseplants. Do you want to grow your Philodendron 'White Wizard' as a climbing plant? Set up your support stake. For example, you can choose a model covered with sphagnum moss or coconut fiber.
Plant your Philodendron 'White Wizard' and add more substrates. You can encourage your plant to cling to the stake by very gently tying its stems to the stake with string. Water generously to help it take root.
If the air in your home is dry, place the pot on a saucer filled with moist clay pellets. This helps maintain humidity.
Fertilization
To promote the growth of your Philodendron erubescens ‘White Wizard’, apply fertilizer in spring and summer.
To stimulate the growth of your Philodendron erubescens ‘White Wizard’, use a liquid fertilizer for green plants.
Cleaning
The pages may collect dust. If you choose to clean them, gently dust them with a clean, damp cloth.
Prune
You don't have to prune your Philodendron 'White Wizard'. However, if the plant becomes too imposing, you can shorten the vines to control its dimensions.
Cut just above a node to encourage branching. Use a clean, sharp tool, such as scissors or pruning shears.
The plant is toxic. Wear gloves to protect yourself from its sap and avoid skin irritation.
The plant is toxic. Wear gloves to protect yourself from its sap and avoid skin irritation.
Pinch
Pinch your Philodendron erubescens ‘White Wizard’ during its growing season.
The Philodendron 'White Wizard' These are not plants that are pruned. If your plant grows larger than your living room, you can pinch off the tip of the stem. The plant will stop growing upward and produce new leaves at its base.
Remember that the sap and leaves can cause irritation! Be sure to wear gloves when handling your plant.
Remember that the sap and leaves can cause irritation! Be sure to wear gloves when handling your plant.
Taking cuttings
Propagation by cuttings is carried out during the strong growth phase, generally in spring and early summer.
Locate a stem with leaves and aerial roots. Using clean pruning shears, cut a section about fifteen centimetres long. Cut two centimetres below a node.
Remove the limbs at the base of the stem. Keep only the two terminal leaves.
In a pot with drainage holes, pour in potting soil for houseplants. Make a small hole using a pen or a stick. Plant your cutting in the center
Gently firm the soil to remove air pockets and water with room-temperature water to encourage rooting.
Place your cutting in a bright spot, but out of direct sunlight.
Diseases / Threats
Information
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Exposure
- Half-shade
- Substrate
- Humus soil
- Planting methods
- In potsIn tubs
- Categories
- ClimberIndoorHerbaceous
- Tags
- BeginnerCold-sensitiveToxic
- Origin
- South America
- Hardiness (USDA)
- 11b (7.2°C ≤ T° < 10°C)
- Leaf colors
- Dark greenLight greenWhite
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