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title: "This was labeled as a white knight, but it’s only variegation is pink…"
description: "This was labeled as a white knight, but it’s only variegation is pink and it has some all black leaves. I see that the stems do look like a white knight but I…"
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author: "JordanL"
published: "2024-02-20T22:01:46.323727Z"
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# This was labeled as a white knight, but it’s only variegation is pink…

_Posted by JordanL on 2024-02-20_

This was labeled as a white knight, but it’s only variegation is pink and it has some all black leaves. I see that the stems do look like a white knight but I haven’t seen any others with leaves like this. Is this normal? Thoughts?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/AafVGFpnABzytwn_looVDd6ZXDxMDOh8ZQdtUWgK7W4/XJRB51HnRDaMk3D2im5XVg.webp?size=large)

## 11 comments

### Gigglzngreenz commented on 2024-02-20

I think that’s a PPP. But it’s pretty low variegation. I think it may have been mislabeled? I’m no expert but I have a PPP and it looks just like this, just more variegation. I keep mine in pretty bright light. Anybody else have any thoughts?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/N8o0FHN9GC2reILsVTJ_3HJdv-zoUUl_jquRarXVZAE/-dwOLMp8Sy2G_hDY_1qVnQ.webp?size=large)

#### JordanL replied on 2024-02-20

Yeah, that’s what I thought too, although the stems do have the white on them like a white knight would. Hmmm. Thanks!

#### Gigglzngreenz replied on 2024-02-20

Oh I didn’t notice that. I just saw the color of the leaves. 🤷‍♀️

#### Lucia replied on 2024-02-21

Loveeee

### Gigglzngreenz commented on 2024-02-20

I looked up a white knight and it does look like a dark white knight. I think I’ve seen them put out occasional pink variegation but I think it’s uncommon. Put it in the light and see what it does!

#### JordanL replied on 2024-02-20

Oh very helpful! Thanks!

### Mullein commented on 2024-02-20

This is mine. The burgundy stem with white pinstripes is pretty indicative of a white knight. They’re green-based leaves, but they have the potential for both white variation and red overlay. Having a lot of red overlay makes the green look blackish. If the red overlays on variegation, it can look pink. I love these guys for those reasons ☺️

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/-3QkobUWwUK-I90Vq_7yE60PJa8V0mOfE95WC1nEMEo/57ayly8-TuGfw_drYSVpcA.webp?size=large)

#### JordanL replied on 2024-02-21

Ahhhhhh! Yes, that looks like mine. Thank you!

### Charlie commented on 2024-02-21

If it get more light the variegation should increase. Also once size increases trimming it can help that color show on new leaves

### Lucia commented on 2024-02-21

It looks like a PPP

#### Gigglzngreenz replied on 2024-02-21

It’s the white edge along the petiole that makes it a white knight. PPP’s don’t have that white border on the petiole.

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