Data specific to Caladiums (Edit)
Leaf shape: Lance/Strap
Primary leaf color: Novelty

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 13
Plant Height: 10 to 12 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: Olive green and pink with white blotches, dark pink veins.
Flower Color: White
Underground structures: Tuber
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Humidity tolerant
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
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: 31,570 (2020)
Goes Dormant

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Trade name information:
Series: Heart to Heart™
Trade Name: Xplosion
Cultivar name: 'Xplosion'

Photo Gallery
Location: Longwood Gardens PA
Date: 2023-08
in conservatory
Location: Northern New Jersey
Date: 2022-06-29
Plant grouping at nursery
Location: Northern New Jersey
Date: 2022-07-08
my plant, grown from bulb, shows stronger markings.

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
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Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
  • Uploaded by Joy

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