White Queen Caladium Bulbs | Tropical Foliage

Frosty Elegance for Shaded Spaces

White Queen is one of the most striking caladiums available — a tall, large-leafed variety whose foliage emerges soft pink and gradually matures to a luminous frosty white, accented by vivid scarlet and green veins. The result is a plant that looks like living art. Perfect for shaded borders, containers, and indoor tropical displays, White Queen adds sophisticated elegance anywhere it grows.

Plant Highlights

• Leaf type: Fancy leaf — large, beautifully shaped
• Colors: Frosty white with scarlet and green veins; emerges pink
• Height: Tall variety — 18–24 inches
• Light: Partial to full shade
• USDA Zones: 9–11 (lift tubers in fall in colder zones)
• Great for: Containers, shaded borders, indoor tropical displays
• Thrives in: Heat and humidity

How to Plant Caladium Bulbs

Plant tubers knobby side up, 1–1½ inches deep and 8–14 inches apart. Wait until soil temperature is consistently above 65°F before planting outdoors. For indoor growing, start in a warm bright room. If growing indoors, keep in a warm room with bright indirect light until outside temperatures are suitable.

Care Tips

• Soil: Rich, well-draining mix with organic matter or compost
• Water: Keep soil consistently moist; mulch around outdoor plants to retain moisture
• Light: Bright indirect light indoors; partial to full shade outdoors
• Humidity: Thrives in high humidity environments
• Winter storage: In zones below 9, lift tubers after first frost and store indoors in a cool, dry location

White Queen is a collector’s favorite — its dramatic transformation from pink to white makes every new leaf an event worth watching.