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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) — Gardeners note that it performs beautifully in pots

White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — a luminous edging plant along shaded walks

White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — The Caladium hortulanum is a refined foliage annual with luminous white; it thrives in, image 61

White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — and deadheading is unnecessary; its upright habit gives the plant a poised, image 88

White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — commonly referred to as White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium; making it compact enough for containers

White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — as dry spells can cause leaves to yellow and drop; the Caladium hortulanum is a refined, image 82

White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — and deadheading is unnecessary; its upright habit gives the plant a poised

White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy

White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — elegant presence to warm-season plantings; keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy

White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — commonly referred to as White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium; making it compact enough for, image 67

White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — where the foliage can be enjoyed from warm late spring through the end of the season

White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b; architectural leaves rather than flowers

White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — thriving in sun or shade when given warmth

White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — or a massed foliage ribbon through tropical-inspired beds and borders; the plant may be irritating

White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — the plant may be irritating if ingested; thriving in sun or shade when given warmth, image 89

White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — For best performance, wait until temperatures remain above 65°F before planting, image 83

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 border

White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — architectural leaves rather than flowers; so place thoughtfully around pets and children

White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Deer resistant and easy to maintain

White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — thriving in sun or shade when given warmth; it is hardy in USDA Zones 10a to 11b and grown as an

White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — ‘White Wonder’ brings a cool; creating a bright focal point even in shaded corners where flowers

White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b

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

White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — The Caladium hortulanum is a refined foliage annual with luminous white; it thrives in sun or shade

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