Hilo Beauty, Caladium Praetermissum
Botanical Name: Caladium praetermissum 'Hilo Beauty'
Previous Botanical Names: Caladium praetermissum Bogner & Hett, Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty', Colocasia 'Hilo Beauty'
Common Names: Hilo Beauty, Camouflage Alocasia
Size
Total:$10.00
Shipped and sold by canopi
Will arrive between May 22 - 25
Will arrive between May 22 - 25
About
The Hilo Beauty, or Caladium Praetermissum, is a delicate but bold tropical show-stopper. It has long, graceful stems that hold up big, bold leaves with vibrant green and yellow variegation.
Care Guide
Light Requirements
Prefers bright indirect light. Tolerates medium light. Growth will slow in medium light conditions. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.
Artificial Light
Direct Sun
Water Needs
Prefers consistent but moderate watering. Tolerates occasional dryness. Will not tolerate excessive watering.
Infrequent
Frequent
Soil Preference
Prefers a soil mix with moderate drainage speeds and high water retentive properties. Include a high percentage of sustainablt sourced peat moss as well as a rich organic compost mix. Drainage can be aided through the use of perlite, pumice, and bark.
Moisture Retention
Fast Drying
Retentive
Drainage Speed
Slow
Fast
