Midnight Oil Sun and Shade Caladium
Caladium hortulanum
Overview
The Caladium hortulanum 'Midnight Oil' is an upright foliage annual with strap-like, arrow-shaped leaves in deep green and red tones that read nearly black, especially in sun. It matures at 12-14 inches tall and 10-14 inches wide. Grow in part sun to sun in warm, humid conditions with evenly moist, well-drained soil; containers help keep roots warm. Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b.
Water Medium
Culture
- Water
- Medium
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 1–1.1666666 Ft.
- Mature width
- 0.8333333–1.1666666 Ft.
Classification
- Family
- Araceae
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