Philodendron x 'White Wizard'
Native range: Cultivar (parent species from Colombia, South America)
Known names: N/A
Hardiness: USDA 10(30-40°F) - 12(50-60°F), but best kept above freezing
Mature Size: Climbing vine 2'-3' indoors, leaves 6"-10" long
Light: Early morning sun, dappled light, diffused light
Water: Allow soil to dry out almost completely between waterings
Soil: Well-draining, rich in organic matter, with perlite and orchid bark
Dormancy Period: N/A
Pet-Safe: No
Plant Size: 4" pot
 
Climbing vine with deeply lobed, dark green leaves marked with bold white variegation, sometimes covering up to half the leaf. Rarely flowers indoors, though mature outdoor plants can produce a typical greenish-white aroid inflorescence. A hybrid derived from Philodendron erubescens selected for its stable, high-contrast variegation. Commonly grown on a moss pole with bright light to maintain color, high humidity, and a chunky, well-draining aroid mix.
There are three similar-looking Philodendron to this cultivar. Here are the key differences, in short:
'White Princess' - Produces pink streaks on the stem, petiole occasionally on the leaf.
'White Knight' - Produces maroon stem and petiole
'White Wizard' - Produces solid green stem and petiole with largest leaf out of the three