| Misc Caladium Details: | Dwarf |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade 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) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 10 inches (15-25 cm) |
| Plant Spread: | 4 to 6 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous |
| Fruit: | Other: Berries white when ripe. |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant |
| 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 Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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| 'Marcel'? by eclayne | Mar 20, 2015 5:42 AM | 1 |
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