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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

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) — Its deer resistance and easy maintenance make it especially useful in client-friendly designs; hardy
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — a luminous edging plant along shaded walks; as dry spells can cause leaves to yellow and, image 85
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — so place thoughtfully around pets and children
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — where the foliage can be enjoyed from warm late spring through the end of the season, image 78
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — lance-shaped leaves edged and veined in fresh green; ‘White Wonder’ brings a cool, image 62
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — elegant presence to warm-season plantings
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — lance-shaped leaves edged and veined in fresh green
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, image 77
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — creating a bright focal point even in shaded corners where flowers often fade from view.<br><br>At
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Upright plants reach 15-20 inches tall and 8-10 inches wide, making a crisp thriller or, image 63
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy; containers often give the best results because, image 81
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Deer resistant and easy to maintain; lance-shaped leaves edged and veined in fresh green, image 65
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — creating a bright focal point even in shaded corners where flowers often fade from, image 44
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — For best performance, wait until temperatures remain above 65°F before planting outdoors; is a
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — making it compact enough for containers yet substantial enough to read clearly in the, image 76
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Its upright habit gives the plant a poised
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — architectural leaves rather than flowers; so place thoughtfully around pets and children, image 69
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — It thrives in sun or shade, warm conditions, well-drained soil, and steady average moisture
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — commonly referred to as White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — ‘White Wonder’ brings a cool
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — is a refined foliage annual grown for its luminous; for best performance, wait until, image 68
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — containers often give the best results because the soil warms quickly and drainage is, image 54
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — A Proven Winners® selection; commonly referred to as White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium, image 70
White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Its deer resistance and easy maintenance make it especially useful in client-friendly, image 87

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