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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)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Good Fall Color

Velvet/Fuzzy

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

N/A

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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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