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Caladium, Angel Wings, Lance-Leaf Caladium, Strap-Leaf Caladium 'White Wing'

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
Cyrtospadix bicolor
Caladium x hortulanum
Caladium bicolor
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

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

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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:

Pompano Beach, Florida

Port Saint Lucie, Florida

Carrollton, Georgia

Gillett, Texas

Houston, Texas

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west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | June 2006 | positive

The height on this caladium is 24" (60 cm) and it has white leaves with green margins.

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