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Caladium lindenii

Also Known As

  • Xanthosoma lindenii

Plant type

perennial, aroid

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Caladium lindenii plant details

Caladium lindenii is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid with green, variegated and white foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Caladium lindenii

Plant type: perennial aroid
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Caladium lindenii

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Elephant Ear Plants are great for adding color and texture in landscapes and containers. Works as a houseplant as well! Keep evenly moist and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prefers bright, indirect light to partial sun. Avoid the scorching rays of afternoon sun, as the leaves may burn. Protect from frost!

Gardening facts about Caladium lindenii plant

How to Grow Caladium lindenii

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • 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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aka Florida Beauty Heart of Jesus

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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