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The White cultivar is distinguished by its predominantly white leaves, often accented with delicate green veins or soft green margins. Some leaves show subtle silver tones, while others appear almost pure white, giving the plant a fresh, airy quality. Its pale foliage brings brightness into shaded interiors or garden corners, pairing beautifully with darker-leaved plants for contrast.
Compact and clumping, Caladium White typically reaches 4060 cm tall, producing a dramatic burst of foliage from tubers each growing season. Its minimalist, refined colouring makes it a favourite among modern plant lovers seeking a tropical yet understated houseplant.
Indoors: Thrives in bright, indirect light. Outdoors: Best in partial to full shade. Direct sun can easily scorch the delicate white leaves.
Keep soil consistently moist in the growing season (spring through early autumn). Water thoroughly when the surface begins to dry, but never allow the soil to stay waterlogged. During dormancy, reduce watering drastically.
Temperature: Prefers 1826C. Avoid cold draughts and exposure below 15C.
Humidity: High humidity is essential. Mist leaves regularly or use a humidifier to prevent crisping edges.
Use a rich, well-draining peat-free compost mixed with perlite or orchid bark for aeration. Plant tubers shallowly, just beneath the surface, in spring. Repot annually at the start of the growing season.
Apply a diluted, balanced liquid fertiliser every 23 weeks during spring and summer. Stop feeding once the plant starts to enter dormancy.
Growth: Produces delicate white heart-shaped leaves accented with green veins or margins.
Dormancy: Naturally dies back in autumn as tubers rest. Keep tubers almost dry in the pot, or lift and store in a cool, dry place until spring.
Remove fading or yellowing leaves at the base. Allow leaves to die back naturally so that nutrients return to the tuber.
Crisp leaf edges: Caused by low humidity.
Yellowing leaves: Usually due to overwatering.
Scorched leaves: From exposure to direct sun.
Pests: May attract thrips, aphids, or spider mites; inspect regularly.
Caladiums have been cultivated since the 18th century and remain some of the most decorative foliage plants available. Caladium White offers a refined, minimalist alternative to brightly coloured cultivars, providing a clean, luminous look that brightens interiors and shaded gardens alike.
Quick Care Summary
Light: Bright, indirect indoors; shade outdoors
Water: Keep moist in growth; reduce in dormancy
Temperature: 1826C; protect from cold
Humidity: High; mist or use humidifier
Soil: Rich, well-draining mix
Feed: Every 23 weeks in spring/summer
Growth: 4060 cm; heart-shaped white leaves with green accents
