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Caladium, Angel Wings, Thai Hybrid 'Pink Sword'

Caladium

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Family

Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Caladium (ka-LAY-dee-um)

Info

Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Fruit Shape

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Fruit Size

Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Colors

Blooms repeatedly

Growing Habit

Grown for foliage

Smooth

Veined

Velvet/Fuzzy

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

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

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

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

Leaf Type

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Bulbs

Perennials

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow

Other details

Propagation Methods

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (top)

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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