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title: "New philodendron parent here any general advice? Also is this a white…"
description: "New philodendron parent here any general advice? Also is this a white knight philodendron? I’m obsessed with this new 🪴"
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community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Megs"
published: "2024-07-28T00:43:14.497474Z"
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# New philodendron parent here any general advice? Also is this a white…

_Posted by Megs on 2024-07-28_

New philodendron parent here any general advice?  
Also is this a white knight philodendron?  
I’m obsessed with this new 🪴

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OqLPSUkdmHmFA54WN95W8XXUJ27btH0DaWwrB3B5rMA/L-Wcmmq8QmahRCkIc5BaFg.webp?size=large)

## 9 comments

### Lolly commented on 2024-07-28

My only tip is the leafs that have lots of white on them might die, this is because the plant can only take in light with the green. This can be helped by putting them in brighter indirect light. That is a very pretty one! Good luck 🍀

#### Megs replied on 2024-07-28

Thank you!!

#### Evil Plant Dad replied on 2024-07-28

Here’s my tip to you Lolly! Find a silica to add to your fertilizer. It will make white leaves more resilient and last longer.  
I use Armor Si from GH.

#### Lynda replied on 2024-07-28

Does it help with plants that don’t have pure white leaves, but do have variagation with white in the leaves? TIA for any info; sounds interesting! Regards… 🤗💚🪴

#### Lolly replied on 2024-07-29

Thanks! I will try that!

### Riley commented on 2024-07-28

Philodendrons are generally pretty easy. Water them when they’re pretty much fully dry, or when the leaves start curling. They prefer bright indirect light. The only thing about them is that sometimes their new leaves get stuck, and if you notice that happening, you can look up what to do. Also, I’m not sure what kind of philodendron this is, but you should be able to tell by looking at the stems. I’ll attach a picture with a guide.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/NdbFnkerz9b0_a-iTYZvvOzRIwR1Zhv6C_ilzSLBRK4/7jjGoZa5RRaYMgJp8Av8ug.webp?size=large)

#### Megs replied on 2024-07-28

Thank you it is a white wizard!! 🥰

### Jdunbar commented on 2024-07-28

Wow!  
What a beautiful plant!  
I lived on the East Coast in the garden state and never saw such a unique plant!

### Evil Plant Dad commented on 2024-07-28

Just as a side note:  
Anyone that loves this color scheme should also look into an Alocasia Frydek (variegated) or a Calathea white fusion.

There’s more but the rest require a much bigger investment typically.

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