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 upright habit gives the plant a poised; and deadheading is unnecessary, image 73

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) — 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) — 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) — making it compact enough for containers yet substantial enough to read clearly in the, image 76

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, image 80

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) — Gardeners note that it performs beautifully in pots; a Proven Winners® selection, image 79

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) — containers often give the best results because the soil warms quickly and drainage is, image 84

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) — 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, image 88

White Wonder Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — or a massed foliage ribbon through tropical-inspired beds and borders; the plant may be, image 86

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) — Its deer resistance and easy maintenance make it especially useful in client-friendly, image 87

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) — so place thoughtfully around pets and children; its deer resistance and easy maintenance, image 90

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