Data specific to Caladiums (Edit)
Leaf shape: Lance/Strap
Primary leaf color: Novelty
Misc Caladium Details: Sun tolerant

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 13
Plant Height: 12 to 18 inches
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
Miscellaneous: Goes Dormant
Child plants: 3 child plants

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Common names
  • Lance-leaf Caladium
  • Strap-Leaf Caladium
  • Caladium

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Location: My Garden
Date: 2014-12-05
Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2016-04-02
Location: Rear garage window box, northeast exposure.
Date: 2012-0827
Location: Rear garage window box, northeast exposure.
Date: 2012-08-27
Location: Rear garage window box, northeast exposure.
Date: 2012-08-27
Location: Lutz, FL
Date: 2016-05-15
For sale at Lowe's
Location: Lutz, FL
Date: 2016-05-15
For sale at Lowe's
Location: Lutz, FL
Date: 2016-05-15
For sale at Lowe's
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