Data specific to Caladiums (Edit)
Leaf shape: Lance/Strap
Primary leaf color: Pink
Misc Caladium Details: Sun tolerant

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 13
Plant Height: 12 to 14 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
Suitable for hanging baskets
Miscellaneous: Goes Dormant

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Common names
  • Lance-leaf Caladium
  • Strap-Leaf Caladium
  • Caladium

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Location: Obelisk garden
Date: 2012-0912
Location: Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales Florida
Date: 2019-08-06
Location: Obelisk garden
Date: 2012-0701
Location: Obelisk garden
Date: 2012-0902
Location: Obelisk garden
Date: 2012-0912
Reverse side.
Location: Obelisk garden
Date: 2012-0830
Excellent at hiding the bottom growth of clematises yet doesn't i
Location: Obelisk garden
Date: 2012-0519
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