Data specific to Caladiums (Edit)
Hybridizer: Robert Dale Hartman - Classic Caladiums
Leaf shape: Lance/Strap
Primary leaf color: Pink
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
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: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP18,766 (2008)
Goes Dormant
Parentage: Lance Whorton X Gingerland
Child plants: one child plant

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

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Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2014-07-01 
Pentas lanceolata and Caladium 'Candyland'
Location: my garden, Florida
Date: 2018-07-17
Location: Avon Park, FL
Location: Avon Park Florida
Candyland - a Classic Caladiums introduction. Used with permissio
Location: Sebastian, Florida
Date: 2016-08-25
Location: Work area
Date: 2014-04-30
Still have not sprouted after more than three months!
Location: Fairfax, VA | June, 2022
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Plant Events from our members
chelle On April 3, 2015 Obtained plant
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skylark On October 15, 2022 Maintenance performed
cleaned corms for next season; sprayed with fungicide
skylark On June 15, 2022 Obtained plant
got another tall 4" pot
skylark On June 1, 2016 Obtained plant
5" pot
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