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; a Proven Winners® selection

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) — Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy; containers often give the best results because the soil

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) — For best performance, wait until temperatures remain above 65°F before planting outdoors; is a

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 luminous edging plant along shaded walks; as dry spells can cause leaves to yellow and drop

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) — Its deer resistance and easy maintenance make it especially useful in client-friendly designs; hardy

White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — so place thoughtfully around pets and children; its deer resistance and easy maintenance make it

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) — and deadheading is unnecessary; its upright habit gives the plant a poised

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) — The Caladium hortulanum is a refined foliage annual with luminous white; it thrives in, image 61

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) — It thrives in sun or shade, warm conditions, well-drained soil, and steady average, image 64

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) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b; architectural leaves rather than flowers, image 66

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) — architectural leaves rather than flowers; so place thoughtfully around pets and children, image 69

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) — A Proven Winners® selection; commonly referred to as White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium, image 70

White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — ‘White Wonder’ brings a cool; creating a bright focal point even in shaded corners where, image 71

White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — elegant presence to warm-season plantings; keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy, image 72

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