Philodendron 'White Wizard'
White Wizard Philodendron
Typical UK price
£10
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 2
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 29 Aug 2026
- On record
- 2
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
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About Philodendron 'White Wizard'
White Wizard is a variegated hybrid Philodendron closely resembling (and frequently confused in trade with) 'White Princess' and 'White Knight', all three sharing bold white sectoral variegation over large, semi-glossy leaves. It grows as a climbing hemiepiphyte, and its exact hybrid origin is not formally documented, circulating mainly as a trade name rather than a registered cultivar. Because the white sectors carry no chlorophyll, growth is slower than an all-green Philodendron and plants need consistently bright light to hold variegation without reverting.
Native range
Horticultural hybrid, believed derived from Philodendron erubescens and Philodendron mamei/pastazanum lines.
Classification
- Genus
- Philodendron
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Hybrid
- Growth habit
- Climbing hemiepiphyte
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- Broad ovateEgg-shaped leaves, with the wider end near the base. to elongated-heart shaped
- Leaf length
- 25-40 cm
- Leaf width
- 15-25 cm
- Petiole colour
- Green, white-streaked
- Venation
- PinnateVeins or lobes arranged like a feather, branching out symmetrically on both sides of a single main central vein., prominent midrib
- Texture
- Semi-glossy
- Variegation
- Bold white sectoral chimericVariegation caused by a cell mutation. Often produces high contrast but can be unstable and revert to all-green. variegation over green; closely resembles White Princess/White Knight and is often confused with both in trade
- Growth habit
- Climbing with aerial roots
Recent UK sales
For sale in the UK
UK shops
| Shop | Stock | Checked | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root Houseplants established plant | Sold out | 13 Oct 2026 | £9 |
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | £10 | 2 |
Before you buy
- Confirm the variegation pattern in listing photos; 'White Wizard', 'White Princess', and 'White Knight' are frequently mislabelled interchangeably by sellers
- Check for at least one healthy node with a balance of green and white leaf tissue
- Verify the plant is rooted before purchasing if buying an unrooted cutting
Philodendron 'White Wizard' care
- Substrate
- Chunky, well-draining mix: 40% potting compost, 30% perlite, 20% orchid bark, 10% worm castings.
- Watering
- Water when the top 3-5 cm of substrate is dry. Reduce frequency in winter.
- Humidity
- 55-75% preferred.
- Feeding
- Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4 weeks in spring and summer.
- Repotting
- Every 12-18 months, or when roots emerge from drainage holes. Provide a moss pole or support for climbing growth.
Common problems
New leaves reverting to solid green
Cause: Insufficient light
Fix: Increase light levels and prune back fully reverted growth to encourage variegated sectors
Slow growth or leaf loss
Cause: White sectors carry no chlorophyll, reducing the plant's overall energy production
Fix: Ensure bright indirect light and avoid overwatering, which stresses the reduced-chlorophyll growth further
Gear for this plant
- Coir Moss Pole, 120cm (4-Pack)Coco coir totem for climbing aroids to root into as they grow upward.
- Natural Rooting Powder, 3 x 75gRooting hormone powder for stem and leaf cuttings.
- Precision Bonsai Pruning Scissors, 200mmFine-bladed snips for clean node cuts when taking a cutting.
- Digital Hygrometer & ThermometerLCD humidity and temperature gauge for checking a grow spot against a plant's target range.
How to propagate Philodendron 'White Wizard'
- Methods
- Stem cutting with node. Step-by-step guide
- Difficulty
- Moderate. Rewards a consistent watering and light routine, but tolerates the occasional lapse. Suited to growers with some houseplant experience.
- Time to establish
- 3-6 months
- Notes
- Select cuttings with a balance of green and white sectors; cuttings that are entirely white lack chlorophyll and will not establish.