Caladium 'Dark Chocolate'
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid
size
- H: 24"
- W: 24"
planting zones
- 1-12
Caladium 'Dark Chocolate' plant details
Caladium 'Dark Chocolate' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with chocolate 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 'Dark Chocolate'
- Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: deciduous chocolate
- Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN tall
- Flowers: white and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
- Uses: border plant, container plant, rare, tropical-looking, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Caladium 'Dark Chocolate'
- 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
Gardening facts about Caladium 'Dark Chocolate' plant
How to Grow Caladium 'Dark Chocolate'
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- chocolate
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glossy
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Zones
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Zones
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