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Caladium 'Candy Cane'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 1-12

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Caladium 'Candy Cane' plant details

Caladium 'Candy Cane' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In spring white and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Caladium 'Candy Cane'

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN tall
Flowers: white and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Caladium 'Candy Cane'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

She is a Fancy Leaf variety that has a white leaf with Bold Red veins and very thin green netted veins She also has a very thin green border The Candy Cane produces a nice thick leaf so it should do good in the sun but we would recommend putting it a spot that receives only morning sun for Best Coloring!!

Gardening facts about Caladium 'Candy Cane' plant

How to Grow Caladium 'Candy Cane'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular

Features

  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • pink
    • green
  • Texture

    • glossy
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