Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-Leafed Caladium, Heart of Jesus 'White Christmas'

Caladium

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Caladium (ka-LAY-dee-um)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Danger
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)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
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Bloom Time
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Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Partial to Full Shade
Fruit Shape
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Fruit Size
Inconspicuous/none
Fruit Colors
N/A
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Growth Rate
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Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
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
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Non-patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Prattville, Alabama

Brea, California

Castro Valley, California

Merced, California

Bartow, Florida

Keystone Heights, Florida

Niceville, Florida

Hawkinsville, Georgia

Nabb, Indiana

Benton, Kentucky

Ewing, Kentucky

Traverse City, Michigan

Clemmons, North Carolina

Millers Creek, North Carolina

MCMINNVILLE, Oregon

MacMinnville, Oregon

Columbia, South Carolina

Clarksville, Tennessee

Houston, Texas

Lubbock, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | January 2005 | positive

I love caladiums, and White Christmas is on of my favorites. It makes a dark area shine with light.

I have an East facing ...Read More

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Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9a) | September 2004 | positive

I I bought one last year at a major drug store, It was so pretty, within a very short time it died off, I was very sad, not knowing anyth...Read More

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | July 2003 | positive

'White Christmas' is white leaf with pronounced green central veins, and no pinking. Good in mostly-shade situations.

Ca...Read More

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