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Caladium, Angel Wings, Indian Kale, Spoon Flower, White Vein Arrow Leaf, 'Magnificum'

Caladiumlindenii

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Family

Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Caladium (ka-LAY-dee-um)

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Species

lindenii (lin-DEN-ee-eye)

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Synonym

Xanthosoma lindenii

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Good Fall Color

Velvet/Fuzzy

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)

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

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CostaRica

(Zone 10b) | April 2010 | positive

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

htop

San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | December 2007 | neutral

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 ...Read More

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Caladium, Angel Wings, Indian Kale, Spoon Flower, White Vein Arrow Leaf, 'Magnificum'

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