Caladium, Dwarf Angel Wings, Fancy-Leafed Caladium, Heart of Jesus 'Miss Muffett'

Caladium

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Caladium (ka-LAY-dee-um)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
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
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
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
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none
Fruit Colors
N/A
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Velvet/Fuzzy
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
Leaf Shape
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:

Bartow, Florida

Palm Harbor, Florida

Port Charlotte, Florida

Umatilla, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Winter Springs, Florida

Niles, Illinois

Olathe, Kansas

Ewing, Kentucky

Ellicott City, Maryland

Southold, New York

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Albany, Oregon

Millersburg, Oregon

Austin, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Leesburg, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 8a) | April 2011 | positive

This is a short, sun tolerant and early blooming variety. While returning caladiums are a hit or miss event, depending on how harsh our...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | July 2005 | positive

What a delightful array of colors in the garden. I have it next to hostas, variegated liriope, astilbe and bishops weed. It's just lovely.

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | July 2005 | positive

This is probably my favorite cultivar. It is very bright in color, and it is a dwarf. Most importantly, it is usually the first one to ...Read More

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