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Caladium

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Family

Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Caladium (ka-LAY-dee-um)

Info

Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Partial to Full Shade

Fruit Shape

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Fruit Size

White/Near White

Fruit Colors

N/A

Growing Habit

Grown for foliage

Good Fall Color

Velvet/Fuzzy

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Leaf Type

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Bulbs

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (top)

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

Unknown - Tell us

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vossner

(Zone 8a) | June 2022 | positive

Very effective at lightening dark, shady spots in the garden.

riddler

Saint Petersburg, FL | May 2010 | positive

I purchased five of these beautiful Caladiums from Home Depot a few weeks ago and I love them. I put four in the ground and one is still...Read More

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