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Caladium 'White Queen'

Also Known As

  • White Queen Caladium

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 14"-18"
  • W: 14"-18"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Caladium 'White Queen' plant details

Caladium 'White Queen' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green, pink, red, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with bright shade - 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 Queen'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous green, pink, red, variegated and white
Mature size: 14 IN - 18 IN - wide, 14 IN - 18 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Caladium 'White Queen'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Caladium 'White Queen' is unparalleled for its beauty with arrow-shaped leaves of icy white with bright pink veining and thin, dark green lines along the edges. Truly stunning. Not hardy for any of us but it's easy to save the corms over winter (at 10 deg
This tall caladium sports large white leaves with striking rose veins and has a colorful history to match. Developed by a postman from Tampa in the 1930s, this caladium represents some of the key genetics from which so many other fancy leaf caladiums have been created. Snap up a little bit of history; it's a terrific garden plant! Note: when planted in acid soil or when over fertilized the white foliage of this caladium takes on a pink cast.

By: Leafari

Gardening facts about Caladium 'White Queen' plant

How to Grow Caladium 'White Queen'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • pink
    • red
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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