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Caladium 'White Pearl'

Also Known As

  • White Pearl Caladium

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Caladium 'White Pearl' plant details

Caladium 'White Pearl' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and 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 'White Pearl'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Caladium 'White Pearl'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Similar in color to Aaron, but shorter and with slender, lance-shaped leaves, White Pearl thrives in full to partial sun sites. Stunning planted with taller Creamsickle. We've seen this caladium used to create a white ruff along garden beds in dappled light. . . stunning.

By: Leafari

Gardening facts about Caladium 'White Pearl' plant

How to Grow Caladium 'White Pearl'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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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'

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Zones

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Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 18"-24"

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  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid

Zones

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Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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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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