Scientific Name: Caladium hybrid

 

Common Name:Excalibur’

 

Hardiness: Zones 9 to 11

 

Applications:

‘Excalibur’ can be used as bedding plants, in planter boxes, edging or as pot plants.

 

Pot Size and Finish Time:

Best suited for 6” to 8” pots and will finish in 3 to 4 months. Plant 2 to 3 plants per pot.

 

Culture:

Light:  3000 to 4000 FC

Temperature:  Temperatures 70° - 90° F

Soil / Watering:  Use a well draining professional mix, keep evenly moist. Do not allow soil to dry completely.    

Fertilizer:  Liquid feed with complete 20-10-20 or 20-20-20 fertilizer at 150 to 200 ppm (N), once every two weeks. Top dress or incorporate slow release fertilizer at recommended rates for medium feeders.

 

Pest/Disease Problems:

Preventative spray for insect pests. Employ good sanitation practices to avoid fungal & bacterial pathogens, preventive drench to control root rot.  

 

For Availability and More Information:

 

Contact David McDonald

3941 Britt Road

Mount Dora, FL 32757

(352) 385-2663 office / (352) 385-2660 fax

www.agristarts4.com

david@agristarts4.com