Caladium Candidum Junior

About this product

Caladium Candidum Junior brings striking white, heart-shaped leaves veined in deep green to shaded summer plantings. This compact selection delivers bold, luminous foliage that brightens low-light containers and landscape beds where flowers struggle. Sold in cases of 10 in P45 pots, it's a reliable retail draw and a designer favorite for shade color.

Care & growing

Light

Partial to full shade; protect from harsh afternoon sun to preserve leaf color.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; do not let it dry out.

Soil

Rich, well-draining, organic potting mix that retains moisture.

Temperature

70–85°F; keep above 65°F, as cool soil stalls growth.

Bloom time

Grown for foliage from late spring through summer; blooms are insignificant.

Common uses

Ideal for shade containers, landscape borders and mass plantings, and eye-catching retail foliage displays.