Caladium, Angel Wings, Lance-Leaf Caladium, Strap-Leaf Caladium 'Florida Sweetheart'

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
Height
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
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
Patent expired
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:

Conway, Arkansas

Redlands, California

Seminole, Florida

Winter Haven, Florida

Winter Springs, Florida

Ewing, Kentucky

Southold, New York

Kernersville, North Carolina

Denison, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Houston, Texas

Kilgore, Texas

Pflugerville, Texas

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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B
Seminole, FL | July 2012 | neutral

I live in the Tampa Bay area and we might get a few frosts in the winter the ground never freezes. In my area will caladiums go dormant ...Read More

J
Redlands, CA (Zone 9a) | November 2007 | positive

I enjoyed this plant all summer & now that fall has arrived it's outgrown it's pot. My plant is about 24-30" tall with leaves that are ...Read More

V
(Zone 8a) | June 2007 | positive

Mine is shorter than 12", don't know if it's due to being its first year planted. Very showy.

M
Austin, TX (Zone 8b) | September 2006 | positive

I found this cultivar to be very heat tolerant in Central Texas heat. Even in August, this beauty could withstand full sun and blazing 1...Read More

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