Data specific to Caladiums (Edit)
Discoverer: Robert Dale Hartman - Classic Caladiums
Leaf shape: Fancy
Primary leaf color: Red
Misc Caladium Details: Sun tolerant

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 13
Plant Height: 18-23 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: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP24,997 (2014)
Goes Dormant
Parentage: Sport of: Fire Chief

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Common names
  • Fancy Leaf Caladium

Photo Gallery

Date: 2014
Fireworks Caladiums - A Classic Caladiums introduction. Used with

photo credit: Derek Ramsey

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