Data specific to Caladiums (Edit)
Hybridizer: Gary J. Wilfret
Leaf shape: Lance/Strap
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
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
Suitable for hanging baskets
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP13,136 (2002)
Goes Dormant
Parentage: GC80-287: (Red Frill x Candidum Junior) X Red Frill
Child plants: 5 child plants

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Common names
  • Lance-leaf Caladium
  • Strap-Leaf Caladium
Also sold as:
  • 'Red Ruffles'

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Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2015-06-28
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2015-06-28
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2015-06-28
Location: Sun Zone 6a
Date: 2012-08-08
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