Alocasia 'White Knight'

Also Known As

White Knight Elephant Ear

Plant type

perennial, aroid

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

8b-12

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Alocasia 'White Knight' plant details

Alocasia 'White Knight' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid with green, variegated and white foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Alocasia 'White Knight'

Plant type: perennial aroid
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: big leaves, exotic, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia 'White Knight'

USDA Zones: 8b - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Alocasia White Knight has thick leathery leaves with a dusky silver color on its veins and midrib. The backside of the leaf is a deep shiney purple.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

Alocasia White Knight is a fairly new hybrid that has always put on a great show. I first saw the plants a few years ago at a nursery in Florida. The plant has two great features that really made me fall in love with this hybrid. The first thing one notices on this plant is the dramatic foliage which is a dark green with white veins, similar to Amazonica. Below the foliage are beautifully striped brown and white petioles that look reptilian. It has shown to be a great grower I am glad to finally have it available once again.

By: Brian's Botanicals

Gardening facts about Alocasia 'White Knight' plant

How to Grow Alocasia 'White Knight'

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant