Data specific to Caladiums (Edit)
Misc Caladium Details: Dwarf

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 13
Plant Height: 6 to 10 inches (15-25 cm)
Plant Spread: 4 to 6 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Deciduous
Fruit: Other: Berries white when ripe.
Underground structures: Tuber
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Suitable for miniature gardens
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Goes Dormant

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Common names
  • Dwarf Caladium
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Caladium humboldtii
  • Synonym: Caladium humboldtii var. myriostigma
Also sold as:
  • Mini White

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Location: My Garden
Date: 2014-08-21
The one I have is called "Paper White"
Uploaded by purpleinopp

Date: 10-22-02
Bought in person when visiting Glasshouse Works in '02.
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'Marcel'? by eclayne Mar 20, 2015 5:42 AM 1

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