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Caladium praetermissum 'Hilo Beauty'
Also Known As
- Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty'
- Hilo Beauty Elephant Ear
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Caladium praetermissum 'Hilo Beauty' plant details
Caladium praetermissum 'Hilo Beauty' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with blue, chartreuse, gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring white and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Caladium praetermissum 'Hilo Beauty'
- Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue, chartreuse, gold, green and variegated
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: white and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
- Uses: big leaves, border plant, container plant, exotic, tropical-looking, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Caladium praetermissum 'Hilo Beauty'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Caladium praetermissum 'Hilo Beauty'
Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
- chartreuse
- green
- blue
Flower Season
- spring
Flower Color
- white
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 12"-16"
Width: 8"-12"
- bright shade -shade
- regular
- dry when dormant
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- bright shade -mostly shade
- even moisture -regular
- dry when dormant
aka Florida Beauty Heart of Jesus
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 1'-3'
- sun
- regular
aka Caladium zamiaefolium, Zamioculas zamifolia, Zamioculcas lanceolata, Zamioculcas loddigesii, Aroid Palm, Emerald Palm, Succulent Philodendron, Zanzibar Gem, Zuzu Plant, ZZ Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Aroid
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 18"-24"
- mostly sun -shade
- occasional -drought tolerant
aka Red Flash Caladium
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 24"-36"
Width: 18"-24"
- bright shade -shade
- even moisture -regular
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