Heres what it’s crucial that you know about caring for the white wizard Philodendron indoors.
Soil
Like most Philodendrons, white wizard Philodendrons do best in rich, well-drainingpotting mixes.
Plus, its easy and affordable to make yourself.
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Temperature and Humidity
These tropical plants are not cold-tolerant and prefer consistently warm conditions.
This makes them ideal houseplants as they thrive in average household temperatures.
Try placing a humidifier nearby or growing your plant on a small pebble tray.
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Alternatively, naturally humid rooms like the bathroom or laundry room are great locations for this tropical plant.
Fertilizer
Regular fertilizationis key to encouraging healthy variegated growth.
During the spring and summer, apply a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer every two to three weeks during watering.
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Stop fertilizing during the fall and winter when the plant is no longer actively growing.
Most importantly, dont throw away those stem cuttings!
They can be used to propagate and grow new plants.
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With a little practice, youll be propagating your plant regularly!
Treat your plant with an appropriate insecticide orneem oilat the first sign of an infestation.
If you notice that your plant has developed leaf spot, there are a few steps you should take.
First, move your plant away from any other houseplants to prevent the disease from spreading.
Next, treat your plant with a copper-based fungicide to help combat the disease.
Lastly, reduce humidity around the plant until the leaf spot has resolved.
Humid conditions provide the perfect environment for bacteria to grow and thrive.
Like most houseplants, the white wizard Philodendron can developroot rotif it is overwatered.
If you do, dont worry.
Leggy Growth
Leggy growth is another indication that your white wizard Philodendron needs more light.
Unfortunately, leggy growth cannot be reversed.
However you might take steps to ensure that the new growth goes back to normal.
Yellow Leaves
Sometimesyellow leavesare just old leaves dying off to make way for new growth.
The most common culprits are a lack of light and under watering, although overwatering can also cause yellowing.
Examine your plants growing environment to determine what the issue may be for your particular plant.
The white wizard Philodendron is a rare and highly sought-after Philodendron hybrid thanks to its unique variegation.
While these three plants look very similar, they are in fact three separatePhilodendron erubescenshybrids.
In contrast, the white wizard Philodendron only has white variegation on its stems.
While this Philodendron enjoys humidity, misting is not a good idea.
