Caladium, Angel Wings, Thai Hybrid
Caladium 'Pink Sword'

Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus: Caladium (ka-LAY-dee-um)
Cultivar: Pink Sword

Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Smooth
Veined
Velvet/Fuzzy

Foliage Color
Pink/Rose
Red
Silver/Gray

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
By scoring the base of the bulb to promote new bulblets
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored