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White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium

Caladium hortulanum

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Overview

The Caladium hortulanum is a refined foliage annual with luminous white, lance-shaped leaves edged and veined in fresh green. Upright plants reach 15-20 inches tall and 8-10 inches wide, making a crisp thriller or border accent. It thrives in sun or shade, warm conditions, well-drained soil, and steady average moisture. Deer resistant and easy to maintain. Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b.

Water Medium
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — The Caladium hortulanum is a refined foliage annual with luminous white
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — creating a bright focal point even in shaded corners where flowers often fade from, image 74White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — as dry spells can cause leaves to yellow and drop; the Caladium hortulanum is a refined foliageWhite Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — White Wonder typically reaches 15 to 20 inches tall with a neat 8 to 10 inch spread; elegantWhite Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Its deer resistance and easy maintenance make it especially useful in client-friendly designsWhite Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — It thrives in sun or shade, warm conditions, well-drained soil, and steady average, image 64White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — It is hardy in USDA Zones 10a to 11b and grown as an annual in colder climates; or a massed foliage+103

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
1.25–1.6666666 Ft.
Mature width
0.6666667–0.8333333 Ft.

Classification

Family
Araceae

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White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — The Caladium hortulanum is a refined foliage annual with luminous white
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — creating a bright focal point even in shaded corners where flowers often fade from, image 74
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — as dry spells can cause leaves to yellow and drop; the Caladium hortulanum is a refined foliage
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — White Wonder typically reaches 15 to 20 inches tall with a neat 8 to 10 inch spread; elegant
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Its deer resistance and easy maintenance make it especially useful in client-friendly designs
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — It thrives in sun or shade, warm conditions, well-drained soil, and steady average, image 64
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — It is hardy in USDA Zones 10a to 11b and grown as an annual in colder climates; or a massed foliage
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — White Wonder typically reaches 15 to 20 inches tall with a neat 8 to 10 inch spread, image 75
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — as dry spells can cause leaves to yellow and drop
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — A Proven Winners® selection; commonly referred to as White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — the plant may be irritating if ingested; thriving in sun or shade when given warmth
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — White Wonder typically reaches 15 to 20 inches tall with a neat 8 to 10 inch spread
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — For best performance, wait until temperatures remain above 65°F before planting outdoors
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Deer resistant and easy to maintain; lance-shaped leaves edged and veined in fresh green
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — and deadheading is unnecessary
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b; architectural leaves rather than flowers, image 66
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Its upright habit gives the plant a poised; and deadheading is unnecessary
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — making it compact enough for containers yet substantial enough to read clearly in the landscape
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — containers often give the best results because the soil warms quickly and drainage is, image 84
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — where the foliage can be enjoyed from warm late spring through the end of the season; upright plants
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — so place thoughtfully around pets and children; its deer resistance and easy maintenance, image 90
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — the plant may be irritating if ingested
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — containers often give the best results because the soil warms quickly and drainage is easier to
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — a luminous edging plant along shaded walks; as dry spells can cause leaves to yellow and drop

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