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Caladium lindenii 'Magnificum'

 
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Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Caladium (ka-LAY-dee-um) (Info)
Species: lindenii (lin-DEN-ee-eye) (Info)
Cultivar: Magnificum

Synonym:Xanthosoma lindenii

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Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Variegated
Veined

Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive CostaRica On Apr 14, 2010, CostaRica from Guayabo de Bagaces, Guanacaste
Costa Rica (Zone 10b) wrote:

This plant survives neglect! Occasional watering is required, but it just 'hangs in' there during drought-like conditions.

Neutral htop On Dec 30, 2007, htop from San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) wrote:

I have not grown this plant. Caladium lindenii is also known as Indian kale, spoon flower and white vein arrow leaf . It is a native of Colombia. The cultivar 'Magnificum' has leaves that have broader silvery white veins and edging along the margins. It spreads by tubers.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Ocoee, Florida
Eden Isle, Louisiana



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