Caladium, Angel Wings, Indian Kale, Spoon Flower, White Vein Arrow Leaf, 'Magnificum'
Caladium lindenii
| 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 |
Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Velvet/Fuzzy
Foliage Color:
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
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 Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Ocoee, Florida
Slidell, Louisiana
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Apr 14, 2010, CostaRica from Guayabo de Bagaces, Guanacaste, This plant survives neglect! Occasional watering is required, but it just 'hangs in' there during drought-like conditions. |
| Neutral | 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. |
