Caladium White Queen – Angel Wings

Caladium White Queen – Angel Wings: A Tuber with Luminous White and Ruby-Red Foliage

Create a stunning and luminous effect in your garden with the Caladium White Queen – Angel Wings tuber. This plant forms a beautiful mound of foliage, growing to a height and spread of 50–60 cm. It features large, heart-shaped leaves with a pristine white lamina, dramatic ruby-red main veins, and fine green secondary veining that leads to a slim green edge. New leaves often emerge with a delicate pink flush before maturing to their brilliant white colour. The inconspicuous spathe blooms are hidden by the stunning foliage, which is the plant’s main attraction. This variety is perfect for shade containers, mass plantings, and adding a touch of bright colour to indoor displays.

Growing Calendar

• Plant tubers: When the soil is warm, from mid-September to mid-October. For an early start, pre-sprout indoors in late August.
• Season: September–May in bright shade or dappled sun. Protect from harsh midday heat and from nights below 15°C by moving pots to a warmer, sheltered spot.
• Dormancy & storage: In May, reduce watering and allow the foliage to die back. Lift and store the tubers dry in slightly moist peat/vermiculite at about 16–18°C. Restart them in late August for September planting.

Best Uses

• Shade containers and mass plantings for a luminous white effect.
• Indoor décor in bright, indirect light.

Planting & Care

• Light: Part or bright shade; too much sun can scorch the leaves.
• Soil: Fertile, humus-rich, moist, and free-draining.
• Depth & spacing: Plant tubers approximately 5 cm deep and 20–30 cm apart, with the eyes facing up.
• Water: Keep the soil evenly moist; never let pots sit in water.