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
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.
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.
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
Features
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'-2'
- bright shade - mostly shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 2'-3'
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- mostly sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-18"
- bright shade - mostly shade
- regular
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