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Xanthosoma lindenii

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Xanthosoma lindenii Angels Wing,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Palms, Ferns & Tropical Upright, V-Shaped

Description:

Small tropical perennial with attractive ornamental foliage, spade-shaped leaves are dark-green with white veins. Great for shady areas and tropical gardens. Grows approx. 40cm tall. Also known as Caladium lindenii.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

30-60cm 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:

Semi Shade, Shade Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Araceae Asia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green, White, Variegated

Flower Colour: Insignificant

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: N/A

Fruit: No

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Medium

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Tender

Wind: Low

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