Data specific to Caladiums (Edit)
Hybridizer: 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: 14 - 16 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Other: Reproductive Spathe may show at times, similar in appearance to a Canna Lily
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: PP23,817 (2013)
Goes Dormant
Parentage: WS-03-36 X Red Flash

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Common names
  • Fancy-leaf Caladium
  • Angel Wings

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Date: 2022
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Date: 2023-10
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Location: Lutz, FL
Date: 2016-05-08
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Location: Lutz, FL
Date: 2016-05-08
For sale at Lowe's
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