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Caladium 'New Wave'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

  • H: 12"-16"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 10b-12

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Caladium 'New Wave' plant details

Caladium 'New Wave' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with gold, red and variegated foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Caladium 'New Wave'

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen gold, red and variegated
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 16 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Caladium 'New Wave'

USDA Zones: 10b - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Caladium bicolor ‘New Wave’ is an amazing tropical that displays colorful shield leaves in fiery red orange with contrasting lime green veining. This is an easy care plant with an upright, clumping habit.

Gardening facts about Caladium 'New Wave' plant

How to Grow Caladium 'New Wave'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • red
    • gold
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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