Caladium white wonder (jiffy sized plant)

• Common Name: White Wonder Caladium

• Scientific Name: Caladium bicolor ‘White Wonder’

• Family: Araceae

• Type: Tuberous perennial (grown as annual or houseplant in cooler climates)

• Origin: Cultivated variety, derived from species native to South America (mainly Brazil)

🍃 Appearance:

• Foliage:

  • Striking white heart-shaped leaves with narrow green margins and veins

  • Compact and upright, with a slightly ruffled edge

  • Can look almost glowing in bright light due to the high white content

• Size:

  • Grows to about 12–18 inches tall and 12–14 inches wide

  • Great for small pots, borders, or hanging baskets

☀️ Light Requirements:

• Indoors:

  • Bright, indirect light is best

  • Too much direct sunlight can scorch the leaves, especially the white parts

• Outdoors:

  • Best in partial shade or filtered sun (morning sun, afternoon shade is ideal)

  • More sun-tolerant than some other caladiums

💧 Watering & Humidity:

• Watering:

  • Keep soil consistently moist, but not soggy

  • Water when the top inch of soil begins to dry

  • Avoid letting the soil fully dry out during the growing season

• Humidity:

  • Prefers high humidity (50–70%)

  • Mist occasionally indoors or place near a humidifier

🌡️ Temperature:

• Warmth-loving plant

  • Ideal range: 70–85°F (21–29°C)

  • Keep above 60°F (15°C) – lower temps can trigger dormancy

🪴 Soil & Potting:

• Well-draining, loose potting mix (try a mix of peat moss, perlite, and compost)

• Use containers with good drainage holes

• If growing outdoors, amend garden soil with organic matter

🌱 Propagation & Dormancy:

• Propagation:

  • Via tuber division in early spring

  • Ensure each tuber section has at least one “eye” (growth point)

• Dormancy:

  • Goes dormant in cooler months (fall/winter)

  • Leaves die back naturally; reduce watering, store tubers in dry, dark place if needed

  • Resume watering and warmth in spring for regrowth

⚠️ Common Problems:

• Leaf yellowing/droop: Overwatering or poor drainage

• Burned edges: Too much direct sunlight

• Pests: Watch for spider mites, mealybugs, and aphids

• Toxicity: Toxic to pets and humans if ingested (contains calcium oxalate crystals)

🌟 Why Choose ‘White Wonder’?

• Elegant, clean and modern look — perfect for minimalist decor

• More sun-tolerant than many other Caladiums

• Great for containers, hanging baskets, or shady borders

• Easy to combine with darker or colorful foliage plants for contrast