Caladium Lindenii Magnificum

Caladium lindenii magnificum previously known as xanthosoma lindenii has been reclassified a few years back based on the floral characteristics and soon might be put into a new section on its own it has long hastate dark green leaves with white veins.

Caladium lindenii magnificum. Also known as xanthosoma lindenii. Caladium lindenii is also known as indian kale spoon flower and white vein arrow leaf. They can be identified by their large green arrowhead shaped leaves with prominent white cream coloured veins. I only have 8 available.

The cultivar magnificum has leaves that have broader silvery white veins and edging along the margins. Caladium lindenii magnificum i have been waiting years to have these available so i am super excited to have managed to get such marvellous specimens. The genus caladium is believed to originate from the south american names for these plants kale or kaladi. This species was named angel s wing because the pointed lobes at the leaf base look.

Caladium lindenii magnificum angels wings a truly exotic foliage plant. Caladium is a compact bunching plant and is suitable for any bright room there are many varieties within the caladium family. Xanthosoma lindenii magnificum caladium lindenii are a part of the araceae family that is native to columbia. The species epithet lindenii was named after john linden a botanist who studied tropical plants in colombia during the mid 1800s.

The name magnificum definitely speaks for itself. Most commonly known as the angel wing plant amongst house plant fanatics for its unique stand out patterning. Caladium lindenii magnificum angel s wing indian kale a highly recommended foliage plant if you love variegated leaves. The deep green leaves with broad white veins make this really stand out.

They have been very hard to come across lately so one for the collection.