Philodendron erubescens 'White Knight' Care Tips and Propagation - WITH SATISFYING UPDATES!

The philodendron white knight is a an easy and accessible “rare plant” that I recommend for beginners. There’s a lot of beauty in its intricate color combination and it variegates beautifully. I share the full care tips for this plant, as well as propagate this in moss and directly into aroid potting mix. To keep things interesting, I also propagate some in a propagation box! I share lots of propagation tips along the way, and show you a satisfying update of the propagation 3 months later.
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[@zenthumb]

What I love about your propagation video is that you also show the result after several months. I don't think I can hold my videos that long. =)

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu haha

[@tictac242]

Makes me smile when you 'greet' all your plants

[@onlyplants]

🥰🥰

[@wishingonthemoon1]

I have a white knight, white Princess, and white wizard all planted together. So I have a white “kingdom,” and I want to make a red kingdom with my pink Princess and plants I’ll eventually get: prince of orange, burgundy princess, and imperial red. Royal Queen (new red) would also work.

[@onlyplants]

Haha interesting set up!

[@planttherapy1860]

Hi Sean! I finally got my hands on 2 white knights, and I really appreciate the detail in your videos about propagation and care!

[@onlyplants]

You’re most welcome 😀

[@rebeccahenderson7761]

I'm glad to hear about the charcoal on the wound, I've found cinnamon that was recommended by others to not work well. - and yes, I always reuse my potting soil and have never had a problem. The peat moss takes 1,000 years to create, so is not even close to sustainable.

[@onlyplants]

Thanks for the share! I have actually not tried the cinnamon powder they are a bit more expensive hehe

[@selfemployeed101]

This is the best video on care and propagation of the White Knight philodendron. I have one sitting in my window that is enjoying the indirect bright sunlight. You're watering and propagation tips absolutely the best. Thank you so much.

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu 🥰🥰

[@davidibarra7854]

Man. I'm envious. You're having so much fun.

[@onlyplants]

❤️❤️

[@aprilcarter8771]

Great video and follow up. Thank you also for showing the close up as to where exactly to cut.

[@onlyplants]

Yay

[@clintonross1649]

Sean, you help us more than you realize! Thank you for the advice and techniques!

[@onlyplants]

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[@JewelzUFO]

I've been growing plants for 6 years and this video is possibly the best one I have ever seen. You are an expert by standard. Cheers!

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 😀😀

[@janicemackey2293]

Love this plant so easy Mine is pushing out keaves that are bigger than my Hand . Light and do not let it dry out . Not a year old and it's out grown it's pot . Did have to put a stick itn it to keep in frim felling out of it's pot . Just beautiful

[@onlyplants]

One of the easiest variegated philodendron 😀

[@enzobaeta9110]

I'm jealous of the strawberry shake in the background.

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@BMGardening-GS22]

Nice sharing friend thank you 👍👍

[@onlyplants]

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[@BMGardening-GS22]

Hello good morning friend ☺️

[@bobbyvanbebber771]

Thank you for the video! You’re a wonderful teacher and so much fun to watch! 😎

[@onlyplants]

🥰🥰 thanks Bobby

[@LauranceTanza]

I keep a lot of planted aquariums and I know that there are a variety of beneficial bacteria in the substrate. I don’t know why so many people are worried about bacteria in the soil. There are a few kinds of good bacteria in the soil will eat up any organics and turn them into food for the plant. Your latest interview with the long haired artist from Shanghai is right on point with beneficial bacteria. It is important for growers to mix used substrate with the new to hasten the denitrifying process to fully benefit the plant.

[@onlyplants]

True… but sometimes the harmful bacteria especially that manifest on the leaves causing defects, I try to treat where possible - but not always 😀

[@annisaw66]

You’re what I would consider a “Plant Empath”. You grow them by “feeling” through them. Which imo are the best type of plant parents. 🌱👶🏻💚☺️ Recently a new subscriber from Houston, USA, but I was born in Sumatra Island. You’re giving me great ideas on places to visit on my next trip back home! And who knows, maybe we can plan to meet. I’d love to see your work and creation! My plant friends would want me to bring back plants from you! ✨Selamat🙏✨

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuuu. Welcome to the channel. Best way to keep in touch is on my instagram @bo.tan.ist Ive actually never set foot in Sumatra before despite my parents bring born in Medan. Hope life is well with you where you are now

[@annisaw66]

@@onlyplants Thank you. After being in hermit mode, life is opening new doors for me. I’m on a new journey. And since I enjoy plants, I’m letting that lead the way. 🌱💚

[@kendra31]

The white knight is my favorite of the white triumvirate of the wizard, princess, and knight. However, the red anderson is really growing on me!

[@onlyplants]

Ouuu yes the Anderson is a whole new level of gorgeous

[@cynthiabercaw3462]

Well done! I reuse potting mix all the time with great results.

[@sreedevivn3010]

This is a wishlist plant. Love its round leaves with white paint like variegation with red stem.

[@Rayasratchetplants]

I love everything about your videos! It makes my day to see there is a new one🌿. I sincerely hope you are doing fabulous! Thank you💕

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuu hope you are doing well where you are too

[@ceciliadeleon5027]

I like your you tube channel all the time. Not just propagation but give us update at same time.

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu. It brings me lots of satisfaction and joy producing these videos 🥰

[@GotMyLegs]

Awesome video!! I really appreciate the love and detail 💕

[@onlyplants]

❤️❤️

[@zalehaburude7752]

What a beautiful Philodendron white knight...💚💚💚 Thank you for sharing your collections...Sean.

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu ❤️❤️

[@justinjames3328]

This is awesome! Learning a lot from you 😊 thank you!

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@jobruce8903]

Love philodrendrons. I love your prop videos.

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu

[@samanthajay4981]

I love your videos ❤️ you're one of a kind!

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuu ❤️❤️

[@darlenecarlmark7129]

I admire how brave you are with chopping these guys apart! Lol

[@onlyplants]

😀😀 I had nothing to lose lol

[@glen4075]

Wow well done Sean😊beautiful propagations❤️

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu 🥰

[@jude2009]

All my plants do great with natural honey as a rooting hormone and a fertilizer Diluted down every few weeks It works great and will not burn the root

[@onlyplants]

Oh yes that works too 😀

[@janetshepherd9062]

My favorite kind of video’s.

[@onlyplants]

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[@MrsLadywicked28]

Your videos are my favorite to watch

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@lilipage4216]

This was super helpful! Thank you ❤️

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@kiranaanggita5538]

Hi Sean... glad i found your channel, i learned a lot. Thank you for sharing... 😊

[@onlyplants]

Welcome to the channel 🙌🏽

[@horace6851]

It's one of the cultivars of Philodendron erubescens, like Pink Princess.

[@onlyplants]

Interesting… I wonder who it was bred with…

[@horace6851]

@@onlyplants it might be a spontaneous mutation from TC or a hybrid between other different cultivars (like Red Anderson which is a hybrid between Pink Princess and White Wizard). This plant has so many cultivars it seems it mutates easily. There are the ones I know of: Pink Princess, White Wizard, White Knight, White Princess, Red Anderson, Golden Goddess, Painted Lady, Black Cardinal, Chocolate, Ruby, Imperial Red, Red Emerald and Green Emerald... but I can feel there are many others. It's almost like Epipremnum aureum!

[@alexisthorne4407]

@@onlyplants Unfortunately - as often - there's no patent to be found. As far as I know though, the 'White Knight' - along with the Princesses and the Wizard - are ascribed to Robert McColley. He created an insane amount of different hybrids in his nursery in Florida, mostly in the 70's. Some of which he had patented, most he had not. Some of his patents include the 'Painted Lady' and the 'Black Cardinal'. Almost every patent describes the parentage as follows: "[...] parentage included Philodendron hastatum, erubescens, wendlandi, imbe and an unidentified species." For those who are interested: You can find copies of each patent on google by simply tiping the name of the cultivar and/or "Robert McColley" resp. "Cora McColley" (some patents were formed by his wife after his death)+ "patent". Isn't it frustrating not to know the parentage... always bums me out a little 🙄 Last but not least: Love your videos, Sean! Please keep up the great work. You're one of the few that offer in depth knowledge. Your love for plants really comes across in your videos and that's just heart warming ☺

[@NaTyra6411]

I just got my first white knight (and white princess) days ago as top cuttings so this could not be more perfect timing!! I'm down south in the USA so I moved them outside for the higher humidity to help them grow roots. I'm a little worried since they have lots of nubs but no aireal roots. I'm rooting them in perlite. After watching this I'm thinking about moving them right to my aroid mix. Thank you so much for this video! You are always so wonderful and informative! After watching this I am much less nervous 😊 Thanks Sean and happy planting 🌺

[@onlyplants]

Higher Humidity will encourage healthy aerial roots, which makes propagation easier later 😀 but I find they dont need nearly as much humidity as other aroids

[@NaTyra6411]

@@onlyplants Hello Sean. Oh man, I am such a mess. I got a greenhouse to encourage growth like I mentioned, and killed like 10 of my favorite plants 😭😭😭 My white princess, white knight, verri burle Marx, philo silver sword..and so many more. I am such a mess. The money wasted is a whole separate issue. They were my favorite ones! I thought I had acclimated them well but apparently not. SO stupid! Most of them are crispy and just crumble away when you touch them. Some, like the white knight, had no roots yet. I don't think there is any life in them, but how can I best help them recover from sun stress if there is? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks Sean. (Not so) Happy planting, lol 🌺

[@annalawton8163]

Thanks for your information I have one just like it I will try your method 😊

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@dennisbrill6087]

White night they put that in the south window. That’s what I heard on the Internet. I just put mine today I was in the living room. Good afternoon soon. Bye bedroom will get some more inside the south window.

[@NusratJahan-pn7hk]

So informative as always 😀

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu 🥰🥰

[@robertafong9348]

I don't have this one yet. You often showcase plants and then I find myself shopping for them.🤪

[@onlyplants]

Hehe they are so affordable now. Do look into the philodendron anderson they are more red and frankly speaking I love them more

[@jccn1728]

I just bought a white knight and it’s beautiful

[@onlyplants]

🥰🥰

[@Plantarea]

I enjoy the video, thanx for sharing 💚☺

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuu ❤️❤️😀

[@Pottedplantsandcookingpots]

I love this plant, I have one I bought for $15 AUD last year as a 3 leaf cutting, it's now growing massively. It has aerial roots growing every where, but I cant get my self to chop it. It's too pretty, I know I have to do it soon, and I will when summer starts here. I find that the pure white variegated part of the leaf is actually stays a little longer and I can enjoy looking at it longer than a variegated Monstera leaf that seems to die off. quicker.

[@sherryporsch9349]

I have a baby an loving it so far. 💚

[@onlyplants]

Its so easy and fast growint 😀

[@NanetteTolon]

I reported my white knight, scared to propergate, it has grown so tall, not any white leaves on it, did accidentally break a leaf off and what looked like blood came out. On one video I watched of yours you suggested if that happens to put charcol on the spit to stop it from spreading. Have lots of noise on the plant to start new ones, but scared I may damage it. Please keep making these videos, they help me a lot

[@onlyplants]

Thank you. 🥰

[@pennymayo2332]

Always enjoyable 😁

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu

[@mariegravenstein226]

Hello, thanks for your video. I have a philodendron White Knight in my home and it‘s really beautiful. I cut it to have a baby knight for my daughter who keeps it ininorganic substrat. Which is also fine. Vut I think it‘s interesting that you mentioned that more furtilizer produces less variegation. As the plants kept in inorganic substrate always gets furtilizer I told my daughter about it. Some of her plants became greener durong the last time even though they started with a lot of variegation. So I am thankful about your experience and that you share it with us all. 😊

[@sabbirs2423]

Not more fertilizer in general, its the Nitrogen that promotes green leaves, you can use fertilizer mix that has less nitrogen.

[@onlyplants]

Do increase light and use fertilizer with less nitrogen ratio to encourage more variegation. And if it reverts, worth to cut it up and start over the lower nodes should put out variegation

[@jessicabey275]

I love your clay pots!

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 😀

[@Tracey2985]

Hi love your videos

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@susiesmith2543]

I want one. Gonna have to look. Thank you

[@onlyplants]

😀😀 hope you find one at a decent price. They are so fast and easy.

[@susiesmith2543]

@@onlyplants I have the prince of orange and dark lord they grow fast. I wish I lived in Indonesia I would plant in yard. But in Texas we have to use pot or they freeze

[@SparklesLifestyle]

Thanks for sharing💚

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuu 🙏🏽🙏🏽😀

[@sulikaheka]

Terimakasih tanaman yang bagus tampak subur sekali sukses selalu buat anda 🙏

[@onlyplants]

Makasihh 🥰❤️

[@grat2010]

Hey, I got a little one from your store closing sale. It's bouncing back nicely from being shipped.

[@onlyplants]

Yayeee its a survivor this one. Propagate often they actually look nice in a small bush

[@KuznetsovAlexander1973]

Hi, Sean!

[@onlyplants]

Heyaa 🙌🏽

[@ma-igarcia3061]

I have watched this video a couple of times because it is so complete. It’s great that you include the updates. I noticed you do not use poles, have you tried putting poles?

[@onlyplants]

For more mature plants yes you should give a pole for support 😀 for a young plants thats still clustered into a rosette there isnt need for one yet

[@user-ux3hi2tw8q]

Are you going to do a strawberry shake video? The one behind you looks beautiful.

[@onlyplants]

They are so easyyy 😅 I dont know if I ever needed to make one.

[@cindywannamaker5299]

Thank you for thecinfo. I've been looking for where to take cuttings. But I could never find the growth nodes. Lol. I'm rather new to this

[@onlyplants]

Yes it can be a bit confusing 😀 this is not one for beginners to cut

[@dennisbrill6087]

Since I bought mine in the store week or two I have not ordered yet has not gone past Amelia so I’m just leaving. I love you God that design pot and put it where you can get air and try to dry it out by the water in it too much at the store.

[@WatToekThal]

From Cambodia 🇰🇭 ♥

[@onlyplants]

❤️❤️

[@karens107]

dancing propagations 🩰 as you twirled them into the pots I was thinking of waltz music playing 😂

[@onlyplants]

Haha it was a very satisfying twirl

[@RandomChick666]

I wish this video came out 2 months ago..i lost my knight to blight after a few weeks of shipment..rip. itll be a while before i get another cos my heart was so in it. Its rough lol thanks for the video!

[@onlyplants]

Oh nooo blight is evil! I have learnt to spray fungicide on everything once a month or so

[@pilitathomason6993]

I have white princess, they look the same as the wizard. I might look for a wizard. Thanks again Sean.

[@od.vandeveer]

The White wizard doesn't have the red on the stems, this one is the White knight

[@pilitathomason6993]

@@od.vandeveer oh thank you for that information, I know now what to look for.

[@onlyplants]

Do also look into the anderson variegated. That ones secretly my fave

[@teniellewilliamson9320]

Love your videos Sean! Informative and always entertaining. I’ve had a White Knight for about 10 months now, it’s put out half moon leaves, a few pure white ones and even a half moon that was green and pink. Unfortunately every time that happens those white and pink parts always start to brown in spots slowly going over the whole leaf causing them to shrivel up and die off. Never the green part. All the other leaves look great. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

[@onlyplants]

I would incorporate fungicide spray on the leaves as a routine.. every 1-3 months will do. I find it cuts down these fungal infections a lot when I treat all my plants with this spray. They are not particularly harmful to us too.

[@janeclempson1978]

Love all your videos 💚🪴🌱

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu 🙏🏽❤️

[@UtukushiDAE2007]

I share the same passion - love to cook but not into baking 😂. Bout the plants. I may need to review your video on philodendrons and alocasia as i have one growing with 3 stalks. Everytime a new shoot of leaf is about to grow out, the leaf of the oldest stalk starts to wither.

[@onlyplants]

Ooh thats not normal… it might be a bit stressed. Give it good care and time. If in doubt, propagate later. The new plant should be more adapted to your space.

[@UtukushiDAE2007]

@@onlyplants I wish I could post here a picture so I can share how it looks like. The new leaf had grown taller and yet to open. The tallest stalk had completely dried its leaf and like the 3 of it's predecessors, I will need to cut it off for the rest of the 3 stalks to thrive well.

[@solosynthesis]

Sean, can you do a video about anthurium veitchii plant care and propagation?

[@onlyplants]

Wooh I dont own the plant actually… but a warocqueanum video is coming soonn lol

[@solosynthesis]

@@onlyplants ah, i think its time u to get a veitchii hahaha

[@meikeliando2592]

Hi Sean saya selalu ikut video2 kamu,sangat membantu sbg pemula utk belajar propagasi,yg dioles dibatang bekas potongan apa? Dan fertilizer jenis apa utk tanaman propagasi,terima kasih.

[@onlyplants]

Hallo itu olesin activated charcoal powder, bisa nemu di tokped. Aku pake yang food grade. Sebenernya propagating plants tidak butuh fertilizer, malah kadang bisa bakar akar nya. Tapi untuk slow release fertilizer kayak osmocote aman karena dia butuh waktu bulan2an baru ada efek nya. Sifat nya slow release.

[@user-yh7ei9jf8n]

Скажите ,как называется растение ,которое стоит по левую руку в начале видео ?

[@WitchyVibez]

Thank you for the video. It is very informatove. I do have a question about lighting. What do you do for the White Knights at night. Do you have to have a light on it 24/7 so it does not lose the variegation? Besides days time indirect light... what kind of lighting can you or do you meed to use? Thank you again for the very helpful video.

[@onlyplants]

Ohh no you dont have to light it at night. Ive never measured light but you really want to give it very bright conditions without it being direct light. Artificial light of any kind works too its a matter of strength of bulb and distance from it. With some experience you can be able to gauge a good light level for the plant. It can actually thrive in a wide range of light level

[@majidaghanoori5654]

Thanks for sharing your useful information, just one question :what reason for the brown spots on the white leaf parts of philodendron white knight ,although no pests are seen, and watering is done regularly and adequately, and the roots of decay are not seen. . Thank you

[@onlyplants]

It can be a variety of reasons… from the environment, stress from sudden change, insufficient or over fertilizing etc… If in doubt, propagate it. You will get multiple plants and also the new plants are going to be adapted to your environment and care.

[@Terry-mt9un]

Don't go to far trying to propagate. I seen you one I for get what plant but you cut the hell out of it trying to propagate aka greedy and nothing rooted I forget what plant it was but it was hilarious at least you used transparency because you did have to post the video. And also your cute as all out doors id love to 😮😅 all that good stuff.

[@onlyplants]

Haha thank you Terry

[@garrettchow2297]

I heard about nitrogen producing more chlorophyll resulting in less variegation. I was wondering, can we use cactus fertilizer for variegated plants? Normally, I find the NPK is lower in nitrogen and higher in Phosphorous and potassium, for example 2-7-7

[@onlyplants]

I would go with balanced NPK instead. Like 13:13:13 😀

[@discusme3279]

like your fern.....do some videos👍😝

[@onlyplants]

I have some fern videos in the channel already but its a good idea to make more hehe

[@praysing77]

What type of Charcoal are you using to seal the cut? If you're potting a cutting directly into the soil should you water it immediately, even though the cut hasn't been allowed to callous?

[@onlyplants]

I use activated charcoal powder that is food grade. Its best to let them dry out a bit… but I tend to forget to water them later so I pretty much always water right after the cut. But it is wise to wait a day or so 😀

[@auntbeewannabee4626]

All I do is water prop. I’m gonna try this. I have 2 droopy leaf white knights. Any idea why? What I can do to perk em up. They live inside under a grow light. I live in Tn and it’s 100 degrees everyday so I’m not sure if the plants can survive outside.

[@onlyplants]

It could be a variety of factors… over or under watering, loss of root, or pest. Some of these weakened leaves may never perk up again but you should check on the new leaves, make sure they are nice and healthy.

[@eehhh3791]

I came here to look for the potting mix recipe for White Princess not white knight but so hard to find White princess Recipe?? Thanks if you can help cheers. Ill keep fast forwarding to find it in here, your recipe Ideas. Never new a big block wood can be use as soil or block of chip wood or something

[@onlyplants]

Do type in “onlyplants aroid potting mix” on the youtube search bar theres a video detailing my mix for philodendrons and other aroids

[@eehhh3791]

@@onlyplants Dude your AMAZING! the first 1min in your video. This is Exactly what I was looking for. Nice and clear instructions for my plants. Cheers for this !!! :D

[@kendravoracek3636]

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[@onlyplants]

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[@evellyntatianarosales8268]

Can I apply activated charcoal on a wound and then propagate it in water without any issues?

[@onlyplants]

I usually dont sterilize wound when propagating in water. I felt like it the water would wash away the charcoal anyway 😅

[@kristaezell4680]

So do you add anything to the water when you prop. In water? Or just water? Thanks!

[@onlyplants]

Just water 😀

[@darrenngyh]

Hi Sean, do your white knights tend to get brown spots? They don't spread to other plants in my cabinet though.

[@onlyplants]

Yes they are a bit prone to bacterial spots. But after few sprays of neem oil and fungicide, Ive never seen those come back. They are somewhat infectious. Some philodendrons like the birkin is prone to the same bacteria

[@chelsiegalindo6800]

I’m having issues with fungus gnats in my pink princess and my white knight. You mentioned using a pesticide. What pesticide do you use? I’m always so terrified of killing my babies by using the wrong stuff!

[@onlyplants]

You can use chemicals or natural pesticide. But actually fungus gnats are signs of overwatering. Try to keep the surface of soil dry, you can do this by bottom watering or letting the plant dry out more. Dry topsoil will prevent gnats from laying eggs, breaking their life cycle

[@subconsciousfish2123]

I have an issue with only white leaves. Too afraid to cut it

[@onlyplants]

Oh they will thank you for it 😀

[@plantpants3746]

What's a growing eye?

[@onlyplants]

Its the dormant growth bud that each node has, where new shoots could potentially emerge from 😀

[@PrB0201]

Hi, Sean! How's life been to you?

[@onlyplants]

Its been alright yo, considering the world’s gone mad. Hope all is well with you where you are. ❤️

[@dennisbrill6087]

Hey, say south window is that true you could answer me thank you

[@onlyplants]

It depends on the size of window and your location. It might be getting too much direct light in the summer time in some geographical location. The key is to give very bright but indirect light as much as you can ❤️

[@franzezekiel867]

❤☘️

[@onlyplants]

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[@SteveNoblin]

I just bought a white wizard is this the same thing as the white knight? Confused! 😊

[@nessin8or394]

They’re different! I feel like this is a white wizard. Pretty sure white knight has green stems.

[@nessin8or394]

Never mind! I googled and I have white knight. The red/purple stems are white knight. White wizard has green. My seller told me mine was white wizard, def not lol

[@sabbirs2423]

No. White Knight has red stems. White Princess has green stems. White Wizard has green stems, but the leaves are more round and full, not narrow like White Princess or White Knight.

[@SteveNoblin]

Thanks guys!

[@sarojadevijames7816]

Hi Sean

[@onlyplants]

Hiii 🙌🏽