Adelonema wallisii 'Camouflage', a plant with foliage that doesn't go unnoticed
Adelonema wallisii 'Camouflage'
- Exposures
- Sun, Half-shade
- Hardiness (USDA)
- 11a (4.4°C ≤ T° < 7.2°C)
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Adelonema
- Species
- Adelonema wallisii
Other names:Caladium bicolor ‘Camouflage’, Homalomena wallisii 'Camouflage'
When hunters or soldiers don their camouflage gear, it's to go unnoticed. But not Adelonema wallisii 'Camouflage'. This cultivar obtained from adelonema wallisii is distinguished by its grey, white or yellow mottled foliage.
How to recognize Adelonema wallisii 'Camouflage'?
A perennial with a compact habit, Adelonema wallissi 'Camouflage' is barely 20 centimetres high and has a 15 cm spread.
The short, thick, curved stems grow from a rhizomatous stump.
The leathery, elliptical leaves are up to 20 centimetres long. Bright green and shiny, they are highlighted with dark green, yellow, gray or even white mottling.
The plant is grown mainly for its decorative foliage. Flowering is rare indoors. But you may be able to spot an inflorescence composed of a burgundy spathe and a white spadix. It appears on a short flowering spike in the heart of the foliage.
Adelonema wallisii 'Camouflage' is toxic to animals and humans. It causes digestive problems if ingested, and its sap can cause skin irritation. Remember to wear gloves when pruning the plant, and keep it out of reach of your dog or cat.
Our care tips
It's easy to tell when your Adelonema wallisii 'Camouflage is thirsty: when the leaves start to prickle, you need to water!
Watering
Water your Adelonema wallisii 'Camouflage when the potting soil has dried on the surface, for at least three centimetres.
Supply the plant with non-calcareous water at room temperature. Rainwater is best. If you don't have any, you can filter mains water or leave it to stand for 24 hours.
After watering, check the saucer or planter. If stagnant water appears, empty it. It could rot the roots.
Misting
Spray foliage with non-calcareous water at room temperature. In addition to increasing humidity, misting prevents the appearance of undesirable insects.
Repotting
Every year in the spring, repot your Adelonema wallisii 'Camouflage' to give it more space.
In a drilled pot, place a layer of clay balls or gravel to promote drainage. The pot should be deeper and larger than the previous one to accommodate the roots and support the growth of your Adelonema wallisii 'Camouflage'.
Choose a special potting soil for green plants or houseplants. After pouring in the substrate, plant your plant. Fill in with soil and tamp down to eliminate any air pockets.
Fertilization
To promote the growth of your Adelonema wallisii 'Camouflage', apply fertilizer in spring and summer.
Stimulate the growth of your Adelonema wallisii 'Camouflage with green plant fertilizer.
Cleaning
Remove dust that accumulates on the leaves with a clean, damp cloth.
Warning! The plant is toxic and can cause irritation. Wear gloves while cleaning and wash your hands after touching it.
Warning! The plant is toxic and can cause irritation. Wear gloves while cleaning and wash your hands after touching it.
Taking cuttings
Cutting is carried out during the strong growth phase, generally in spring and early summer.
Carefully dig up your plant. Locate a rhizome with roots and several leaves on its periphery.
Carefully separate it from the others using your hands or a clean, sharp tool.
In a pot with drainage holes, pour in potting soil for houseplants. Make a small hole using a pen or a stick. Plant your cutting in the center
Gently firm the soil to remove air pockets and water with room-temperature water to encourage rooting.
Place your cutting in a bright spot, but out of direct sunlight.
Diseases / Threats
Information
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Exposures
- SunHalf-shade
- Substrate
- Humus soil
- Planting methods
- In potsPlanter
- Categories
- IndoorHerbaceous
- Tag
- Cold-sensitive
- Origins
- Central AmericaSouth America
- Hardiness (USDA)
- 11a (4.4°C ≤ T° < 7.2°C)
- Leaf colors
- Dark greenLight greenWhiteYellowSilverGreen-gray
- Flower colors
- WhiteRed
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