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Araceae
Caladium
Caladium bicolor
Joy and delight.
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Caladium
- Native to
- South America, Brazil
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- tuberous perennial
- Height
- 1-2.5 ft
- Sunlight
- part shade to full shade
- Soil
- Rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Water
- moderate to high
- Hardiness
- 9-11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Caladiums are grown almost exclusively for their spectacular heart-shaped leaves, not their inconspicuous flowers.
- The leaves come in stunning combinations of red, pink, white, and green, with over 1,000 named cultivars in existence.
- Lake Placid, Florida calls itself the Caladium Capital of the World, producing over 95% of the world's caladium bulbs.
- Caladium flowers are typical aroids with a spathe and spadix, similar to a peace lily but much smaller and often hidden by the foliage.
- All parts of the caladium plant contain calcium oxalate crystals that cause intense burning and swelling if chewed.
Color meanings
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great joy
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delight
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uniqueness