Caladium, Dwarf Angel Wings, Lance-leaf Caladium, Strap-Leaf Caladium 'Gingerland'

Caladium

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Caladium (ka-LAY-dee-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 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
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
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:

Apopka, Florida

Bartow, Florida

Umatilla, Florida

Cordele, Georgia

Ewing, Kentucky

Millersville, Maryland

Southold, New York

Austin, Texas

Coppell, Texas

Houston, Texas

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Anne Arundel,, MD (Zone 7b) | July 2014 | positive

Gingerland from Caladiums4Less is gorgeous in bright shade. A bright white leaf with richly colored markings. I accidentally chose a deep...Read More

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Coppell, TX (Zone 8a) | September 2009 | positive

In my opinion, one of the most beautiful caladiums. Thrives in the Dallas metroplex (must treat as an annual unless you lift the bulbs), ...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | June 2007 | neutral

I have left my bulbs inground for two years and only a few come up. Rating it neutral because I like other varieties better.

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