{"product_id":"caladium-praetermissum-hilo-beauty","title":"Caladium Praetermissum - ‘Hilo Beauty’","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"1\"\u003eIf you were walking by this plant in the jungles it naturally grows in you might just miss it! The Caladium Praetermissum or ‘Hilo Beauty’ has an intense variegation pattern on it’s elephant ear shaped leaves that closely resembles camouflage. Interestingly, this plant doesn’t flower which makes it extremely difficult to definitively identify. Most experts have come the conclusion that it’s a natural hybrid between a Caladium and Alocasia that can be traced to Hawaii, but we don’t know for sure. Either way it’s a captivating addition to any plant collection, especially if you’re into the jungle vibe!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"4\"\u003eEd's Plant Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"6\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"7\"\u003eCaladium Praetermissum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"10\"\u003eCommon Name: Hilo Beauty \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"11\"\u003eFamily: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"12\"\u003eAraceae \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"13\"\u003eNative Range: Hybrid; native range unknown \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"14\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"15\"\u003eEd's Care Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"18\"\u003eCare: Easy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"19\"\u003eLight: B\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"20\"\u003eright, indirect light. Avoid direct light.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"21\"\u003eWater: Keep soil moist, but not soggy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"22\"\u003eHumidity: standard room humidity is fine, but the higher the better \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"23\"\u003eTemperature: 60-75F. Avoid cold drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"24\"\u003ePruning: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"25\"\u003ePrune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves and control growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"26\"\u003eFeeding: Fertilize 1\/2 strength monthly during the spring and summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"27\"\u003eGrowth: Upright. Can grow to 2-6' tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"28\"\u003ePropagation: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"29\"\u003eRoot division in spring or early summer, planting the small bulbs or ‘corms’ that can be found in the soil\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"30\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"31\"\u003ePests: Look out for mealybugs, spider mites, aphids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"32\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-reader-unique-id=\"33\"\u003eToxicity: Toxic to humans and pets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ed's Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"4\" Nursery Pot","offer_id":41004839305376,"sku":"EDS00001063","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/6623\/4784\/products\/caladium-praetermissum-hilo-beauty-8759559.jpg?v=1779904810","url":"https:\/\/edsplantshop.com\/products\/caladium-praetermissum-hilo-beauty","provider":"Ed's Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}