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Caladium palacioanum

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Caladium palacioanum plant details

Caladium palacioanum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer green flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Caladium palacioanum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Caladium palacioanum

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Caladium palacioanum ~ this hard to find Caladium species has narrow 3 to 6 inch leaves covered in small white spots. With no real back lobes it is a true strap leaf species caladium. This rare species grows to around 6 inches to 1 foot tall and is rarely offered. Foliage: narrow dark green leaves with white spots and no back lobes Flowers: green hooded flower Height: terrestrial 6 inches to 1 foot tall

Gardening facts about Caladium palacioanum plant

How to Grow Caladium palacioanum

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"-24"

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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid

Zones

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Size

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Width: 18"-24"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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