Data specific to Caladiums (Edit)
Leaf shape: Fancy
Primary leaf color: White

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 13
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: Seeds: Other info: Remove seeds from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination.
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Miscellaneous: Goes Dormant
Child plants: 4 child plants

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Common names
  • Fancy-leaf Caladium

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Location: Rear garage window box, northeast exposure.
Date: 2013-07-07

Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
  • Uploaded by Joy
Plant Events from our members
Seedfork On May 22, 2015 Plant emerged
Outside fence bed near hose connection
MySecretIslandGarden On March 15, 2023 Plant emerged
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Planted 5 bulbs around patio path
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