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Garden White Caladium Plant

6.99
  • - UNAVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE, Shop Available Caladium
  • - Elephant Ears
  • - Height: 16-24 inches
  • - Growing Zone: 2-11
  • - Exposure: Shade-Part Shade
Plant Features

The Caladium fancy leaf 'Garden White' is a stunning tropical foliage plant with large white leaves, speckled with pink or green. It features lush, heart-shaped leaves and is perfect for adding a touch of unique beauty to any space.

Planting Instructions:

  • - Plant in late spring or early summer after the last frost date when the soil has warmed

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 5.5-6.5

Watering Specifics:

  • - Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent tuber rot
  • - For container-grown Caladiums, water more frequently as containers dry out faster

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting time
  • - Supplement with a water-soluble fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season
  • - Reduce feeding in late summer as the plant prepares for dormancy

Pruning and Training:

  • - No major pruning is necessary, but trimming spent foliage can encourage new growth

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Generally pest-resistant

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Primarily grown for its colorful, heart-shaped leaves rather than its flowers

Light Requirements:

  • - Thrives in partial shade to full shade
  • - Prefers morning sun with afternoon shade, especially in hotter climates
  • - Can tolerate full shade, but leaf color may be less vibrant in low light

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Can tolerate high humidity, making it ideal for tropical gardens
  • - Not frost-hardy; dig up tubers and store indoors in colder climates or treat as an annual

Companion Plants for Caladium:

  • - Hostas: The lush, shade-loving foliage of Hostas provides a beautiful contrast with Caladium
  • - Coleus: Their vibrant, textured foliage pairs well with the colorful leaves of Caladium
  • - Impatiens: The bright, shade-tolerant blooms of Impatiens complement Caladium’s striking foliage
  • - Begonias: The colorful flowers and foliage of Begonias blend beautifully with Caladium in shaded gardens
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Anchor Plants (25+ inches)
Mature Spread 16-24 inches
Habit Upright growth pattern - Tall, straight rise
Foliage Color Multicolored
Features Heat tolerant
Garden Styles Container Garden, Indoor Garden, Tropical Garden
Plant Use Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Focal Point, Texture, Thriller
Pet Friendly No