Data specific to Caladiums (Edit)
Leaf shape: Fancy
Primary leaf color: White
Misc Caladium Details: Sun tolerant

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 13
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Other: Reproductive Spathe appear at times - similar to a Calla Lily
Flower Color: White
Underground structures: Tuber
Uses: Cut Flower
Suitable as Annual
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs if they eat the bulbs or plants.
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets
Miscellaneous: Goes Dormant
Parentage: Unknown
Child plants: 11 child plants

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Common names
  • Fancy-leaf Caladium
  • Angel Wings
  • Heart of Jesus

Photo Gallery
Location: My Backyard
Date: July 2011
Beautiful White Caladium
Location: Avon Park, FL
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2008-07-17

Date: 2013-06-15
Location: My Northeastern Indiana Gardens - Zone 5b
Date: 2010-07-28
Location: My garden in Gent, Belgium
Date: 2012-09-03

Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
  • Uploaded by Joy

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