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Caladium, Angel Wings, Thai Hybrid 'Pink Sword'

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

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Smooth

Veined

Velvet/Fuzzy

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)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Blooms repeatedly

Other Details

Category

Bulbs

Perennials

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Pink/Rose

Red

Silver/Gray

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Suitable for growing in containers

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

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

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Homestead, Florida

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