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Philodendron White Knight

White Knight

Philodendron White Knight is a fantastic rare species native to forests in South America. It's a climbing aroid with specific green leaves and variegated white blotches. The color could differ from green-white to purple, grey, and pink. The White Knight has characteristic purple-white stems as a typical sign for its distinction.

Plant Care:
Watering:

To avoid root rot, make sure the top 2 cm of soil is dry before watering. Philodendron likes wet but not soggy.

Humidity:

Above 60%. As a plant from a low tropical forest, it loves humidity. A humidifier could be an efficient help to make your White Knight happy.

Light:

Bright, indirect sunlight and windows positioned to the north are good choices to provide enough light without burning the foliage.

Temperature:

Keep your plant in above 18.

Substrate:

The plant will surely be happy with a suggested mix below:

  • 50% good potting soil
  • 40% perlite
  • 10% bark
Natural habitat:
Monstera Thai Constellation

Monstera Thai Constellation

This beautiful plant is known for its common green relative. Monstera deliciosa ‘Thai Constellation’ is easy to grow and has impressive variegated yellow-green leaves. The typical habitat for Monsteras Deliciosas is in southern Mexico and Panama. However, the Thai Constellation, as its name suggests, comes from laboratories in Thailand.

Plant Care:
Watering:

Approximately once a week when the upper 2 cm of the soil is dry.

Humidity:

Above 70%. As another tropical plant, it likes high air humidity crucial for healthy growth. A humidifier or controlled humidity in a greenhouse makes a big difference in the vitality of your plants.

Light:

Bright, indirect sunlight. The leaves have to photosynthesize more due to yellow variegated parts. Give your plant enough light.

Temperature:

Keep your plant in around 20 to 30.

Substrate:

The plant will surely be happy with a suggested mix below:

  • 60% bark
  • 20% perlite
  • 20% coco coir
Natural habitat:
Philodendron White Princess

White Princess

Philodendron White princess is another beauty with its home to South American rainforests. It is a climber using its aerial roots to get a stable attachment to upwards growing trees. The stems are usually green-pink, or according to the neighboring leaf, it could be white. The color could differ from green-white to less common pink.

Plant Care:
Watering:

Approximately once a week when the upper 2 cm of the soil is dry.

Humidity:

The air humidity above 70% provides your tropical princess with a suitable environment for a healthy life. A humidifier or controlled humidity in a greenhouse makes a big difference in the vitality of your plants.

Light:

Bright, indirect light.

Temperature:

Keep your plant in around 20 to 25.

Substrate:

The plant will surely be happy with a suggested mix below:

  • 50% good potting soil
  • 40% perlite
  • 10% bark
Natural habitat:
Philodendron Pink Princess

Pink Princess

Philodendron Pink Princess is another beauty with its home to South American rainforests. It is a trendy plant among plant lovers. The stems are usually purple-pink, and the green leathery foliage is decorated with pink-whitish splashes.

Plant Care:
Watering:

Approximately once a week when the upper 2 cm of the soil is dry.

Humidity:

Above 70%. Another tropical plant loving humid environment for healthy growth. A humidifier or controlled humidity in a greenhouse makes a big difference in the vitality of your plants.

Light:

Bright, indirect sunlight.

Temperature:

Keep your plant in around 20 to 25.

Substrate:

The plant will surely be happy with a suggested mix below:

  • 50% good potting soil
  • 40% perlite
  • 10% bark
Natural habitat:
Syngonium Confetti

Syngonium Confetti

Well-known aroid, specific for arrow-shaped leaves common as the arrow-head plant. It is a fast-growing vine native from Mexico to Ecuador. The leaves' structure and colors are the main interests of plant enthusiasts. If planted at home, make sure it is not exposed to pets and children as the plant is poisonous when ingested.

Plant Care:
Watering:

Once a week. Make sure that you let the substrate get dried upper 3 cm. Do not overwater as the roots are sensitive to too wet soil.

Humidity:

Around 50%. As many other plants even syngonium likes humidity. Fortunately, this kind of plant is not that demanding as philodendron could be.

Light:

Medium light intensity. Syngonium Confetti can, however, withstand a couple of hours on direct sun.

Temperature:

Keep your plant in around 18 to 30.

Substrate:

The plant will surely be happy with a suggested mix below:

  • 50% good potting soil
  • 30% perlite
  • 10% bark
  • 10% activated charcoal
Natural habitat:
Monstera Albo

Monstera Albo

Monstera Borsigiana belongs to one of the very appreciated forms of variegated plants. The species is a favorite houseplant globally, and its original habitat belongs to Southern Mexico and Columbia.

Plant Care:
Watering:

Approximately once a week when the upper 2 cm of the soil is dry.

Humidity:

Above 70%. As another tropical plant, it likes high air humidity crucial for healthy growth. A humidifier or controlled humidity in a greenhouse makes a big difference in the vitality of your plants.

Light:

Bright, indirect sunlight. The leaves have to photosynthesize more due to white variegated parts. Give your plant enough light.

Temperature:

Keep your plant in around 20 to 30.

Substrate:

The plant will surely be happy with a suggested mix below:

  • 60% bark
  • 20% perlite
  • 20% coco coir
Natural habitat:
Syngonium Podophyllum Albo

Syngonium Podophyllum Albo

Another Syngonium native to the tropics of South America. Its marble-like colored leaves in shades of white and green will indeed occupy your attention.

Plant Care
Watering:

Once a week. Make sure that you let the substrate get dried upper 3 cm. Do not overwater as the roots are sensitive to too wet soil.

Humidity:

Around 50%. As many other plants even syngonium likes humidity. Fortunately, this kind of plant is not that demanding as philodendron could be.

Light:

Medium light intensity. Syngonium Albo can, however, withstand a couple of hours on direct sun.

Temperature:

Keep your plant in around 18 to 30.

Substrate:

The plant will surely be happy with a suggested mix below:

  • 50% good potting soil
  • 30% perlite
  • 10% bark
  • 10% activated charcoal
Natural habitat: