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Caladium lindenii 'Magnificum'

Also Known As

  • Xanthosoma lindenii 'Magnificum'
  • Elephant Ear

Plant type

perennial, aroid

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Caladium lindenii 'Magnificum' plant details

Caladium lindenii 'Magnificum' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid with green, 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 regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Caladium lindenii 'Magnificum'

Plant type: perennial aroid
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Caladium lindenii 'Magnificum'

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An improved form of lindenii (Colombia) differing by having its yellowish to deep-green leaves beautifully and broadly veined with a cream to white color, and pale line just inside of the margin. This is an ornamental, evergreen herb, which grows from rhizome, with its showy arrow-shaped, thin-leathery leaves. It is one of the most beautiful of the inside/outside garden exotics.

Gardening facts about Caladium lindenii 'Magnificum' plant

How to Grow Caladium lindenii 'Magnificum'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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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
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 1'-3'

  • sun
  • regular
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Aroid

Zones

10b-12

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 18"-24"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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aka Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty', Hilo Beauty Elephant Ear

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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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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