Caladium 'Candidum Jr' Size#2(2 bulbs) Size #1(1 bulb Large) **New Crop 2024 In Stock!!!
Caladium 'Candidum Jr' Size#2(2 bulbs) Size #1(1 bulb Large) **New Crop 2024 In Stock!!!
BULB SIZE : Diameter
Size #2 : 1 inch to 1.5 inches
Size #1 : 1.5 inch to 2.5 inches
Jumbo : 2.5 inch to 3.5 inches
Mammoth : 3.5 inch to 4.5 inch
Mega-Mammoth : 4.5 inch to +++
Dwarf Sized Leaves: Slightly ruffled very white leaves with green netted veination and thin dark green margin. Candidum Jr. appears more white than Candidum.
Color: White
Growth Habit: Upright and full, compact.
Height: Medium
Sun Tolerance: Shade to Partial
#2 Bulbs (small) are 1 to 1-1/2 inches in diameter. #1 (medium)are 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 inches. Jumbos (large) are 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches in diameter. In general, the larger bulbs produce more and bigger leaves faster than the smaller bulbs. They make a bigger plant, faster. But given more time all the bulbs will perform just as well.
Suggested Uses: 6″ pots or larger. Beautiful color in semi-shaded areas of landscape and borders. Wonderful for hanging baskets and window boxes.
Candidum Jr. is a white dwarf caladium variety. These shade to partial sun loving caladium bulbs or tubers are great for adding easy color to your late spring and summer plantings. Candidum Jr. is considered medium in height (1.5 ft). Candidum Jr. caladium bulbs are tropical foliage plants that are easy to grow in landscaping, pots and planters. Candidum Jr. caladiums have slightly ruffled very white leaves with green netted venation and thin dark green margins. Candidum Jr. appears more white than Candidum. They look beautiful in front of taller contrasting caladiums or foliage and in hanging baskets. Caladium bulbs originated in the Amazon Basin, which is why they require and thrive in the warm summer day and night temperatures. Caladiums are from the Araceae family and mix well with other annuals, Hostas, ferns, and foliage.