Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-Leafed Caladium, Heart of Jesus 'Carolyn Whorton'

Caladium

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Caladium (ka-LAY-dee-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Smooth
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
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bartow, Florida

Boynton Beach, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Niceville, Florida

Umatilla, Florida

Kirksville, Missouri

Southold, New York

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Memphis, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Bulverde, Texas

Collinsville, Texas

Richmond, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Spring, Texas

Penhook, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Houston, TX (Zone 8b) | April 2005 | positive

almost a guarantee to come up. it takes a couple of weeks from the time you see them until the time the leaves unfold. have to be caref...Read More

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Kirksville, MO (Zone 5a) | September 2004 | positive

I planted these bulbs this spring, and was pleasantly suprised when they came up! It was basically my first attempt at planting bulbs. ...Read More

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | July 2003 | positive

'Carolyn Wharton' is mottled pink red veins and a green edge.

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