Data specific to Caladiums (Edit)
Leaf shape: Fancy
Primary leaf color: Pink

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 13
Plant Height: 12 to 24 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Fruit: Other: Berries white when ripe.
Underground structures: Tuber
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Miscellaneous: Goes Dormant

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

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Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Date: September 17, 2009
Pink Cloud Caladium
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Date: September 17, 2009
Pink Cloud Caladium
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Pink Cloud

Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
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Comments:
  • Posted by Mangogirl on Apr 15, 2012 12:07 PM concerning plant:
    Pink cloud caladiums are easily distinguishable by their white veins - a fairly unique characteristic.

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