White plants are a real eye-catcher in your own four walls. They can be had for very little money. We have compiled some of the most popular types for you.
In a nutshell
- special care and location requirements
- cheap to expensive
- There is a possibility of greening
- Genetic effect responsible
Table of contents
- White Variegated Plants from C – E
- F – M
- Variegated Philodendron species
- R – S
- frequently asked Questions
White Variegated Plants from C – E
Calathea White Fusion
All Calathea species always have a very special color and are characterized by the purple underside of their leaves. This also applies to the Calathea White Fusion, which is one of the most beautiful basket marants and transforms the room into a work of art.
- leaf color: lanceolate green leaves with white brush-like spots
- Location: Daylight; no direct sunlight
- watering: keep constantly moist; finger test
- Price: from approx. 35€ depending on the size
Dragon tree White Jewel
Like its conspecifics, the evergreen dragon tree is one of the easy-care indoor plants.
- leaf color: green white lined
- Location: partially shaded without direct sunlight
- watering: low water requirement, avoid waterlogging
- Price: belongs to the cheap indoor plants; approx. 8 – 15€
Ivy plant Epipremnum aureum Pothos 'N 'Joy'
Another very low-maintenance houseplant that is also suitable for people without green fingers. With its long shoots, it is particularly suitable as a decorative traffic light plant or for climbing on trellises or walls.
- leaf color: smaller green leaves with white spots
- Location: indirect sunlight
- watering: evenly moist, avoid waterlogging
- Price: cheap houseplant from approx. 5€
F – M
Husk ClawHypoestes phyllostachya
The polka dot owes its name to the dot-like spots on the leaves, which can be white or any other color. In the second year, the plant blooms with pink-purple flowers.
- leaf color: green leaves with white dots that blend into larger areas
- Location: semi-shady and warm
- watering: moderate; high humidity
- Price: from approx. 5€
Monstera deliciosa albo variegata
One of the most expensive and at the same time best-known white variegated plants is the Monstera variegata. Due to its special leaf pattern, it is a real eye-catcher for every plant lover.
- leaf color: green large leaves with white speckles to completely white leaves
- Location: bright with no direct sun
- watering: moderately to consistently damp
- Price: varies depending on size and number of leaves
Fittonia albivenis 'White'
The evergreen houseplant mosaic leaf, also called silver leaf, comes in a wide variety of leaf colors. Since it places special demands on care, it is not one of the easiest indoor plants.
- leaf color: ovate green leaves with white veins
- Location: light to semi-shade
- watering: normal requirement (perform finger test)
- Price: from approx. 6€
Variegated Philodendron species
Philodendron White Knight
This rare and special species of philodendron is not as demanding to care for as one would expect. Only small leaves grow in locations that are too dark and there is a risk that the variegation will recede.
- leaf color: large green heart-shaped leaves with white large spots
- Location: bright and indirect sunlight
- watering: moderate to rare; do a finger test
- Price: different depending on the size; Baby plants possible from 19€
Philodendron White Princess
Like this, the little sister of the Philodendron White Knight is a real rarity.
- leaf color: olive green to dark green leaves with a white pattern
- Location: no direct sun
- watering: constantly moist substrate
- Price: different depending on the size; from approx. 20€ for small plants
A notice: The likelihood of confusion between the White Knight is great. The only difference is the size of the leaves.
Philodendron 'Birkin'
The variegated philodendron from the Araceae family produces its new leaves almost entirely white, only gradually turning green.
- leaf color: green leaves with white stripes
- Location: sunny to semi-shady
- watering: constant moisture, no waterlogging
- Price: from approx. 7€
R – S
Royal Variegated Banana
Like the Calathea White Fusion, this rare banana plant is a true work of art. Her beauty is a delight to anyone who can get her hands on. The Musa AeAe and the Musa Florida also belong to this group.
- leaf color: large leaves with white and green portions
- Location: no direct sunlight
- watering: much water
- Price: expensive houseplant; fluctuating prices
A notice: The plant has a high water requirement and must be kept constantly moist. Drooping leaves are a sign of insufficient water.
Costus Arabicus Variegata
This rare, spiral-shaped ginger plant not only purifies the air, it is also very easy to care for and does not have high demands.
- leaf color: completely white sheets possible
- Location: bright but no direct sun
- watering: moderate; Soil should be visibly dry; finger test
- Price: depending on size from 50€
Syngonium podophyllum albo variegata
The climbing plant originally comes from Central America and belongs to the aroid family.
- leaf color: white green leaves; sometimes half half
- Location: bright indirect sun
- watering: moderate; constantly moist soil
- Price: from approx. 20€
frequently asked Questions
Plants with particularly white variegation are the result of gene mutations, since there is no chlorophyll in these parts of the plant. This chlorophyll is needed in plants for photosynthesis. This does not harm the plant directly, it is just important to know that these parts of the plant are no longer able to carry out photosynthesis and thus the green parts work on their own.
Since most plants are tropical specimens, the humidity can be increased. Too low humidity is indicated by brown leaf edges that do not recover.
These plants have become increasingly popular over the years and are already considered real collector's items. The odds of snagging a white variegated plant aren't always bad, but keeping and growing it over the long term is a challenge, especially for beginners.
