Gerald L. Klingaman
Family
Araceae
Botanical Name
Caladium bicolor
Plant Common Name
Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium, Heart-of-Jesus
General Description
Caladium is a tender tuberous perennial native to South America. It is grown for its dark green leaves that are variegated, streaked, or spotted with red, pink, or white. ‘June Bride’ is a lovely cultivar with silvery white leaves with green veins. Caladium thrives in partial to full shade in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. This plant adds color to any shady garden and looks great year round in tropical climates. In cooler regions dig tubers in the fall and store or use indoors as a houseplant in the winter.
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Insignificant
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Flower Color
White, Green
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Fruit Color
White
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Foliage Color (Spring)
White, Red, Dark Green, Pink
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Foliage Color (Spring) Modifier
Variegated, Striped/Striated, Spotted/Mottled
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Foliage Color (Summer)
White, Red, Dark Green, Pink
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Foliage Color (Summer) Modifier
Variegated, Striped/Striated, Spotted/Mottled
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Foliage Color (Fall)
White, Red, Dark Green, Pink
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Foliage Color (Fall) Modifier
Variegated, Striped/Striated, Spotted/Mottled
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Foliage Color (Winter)
White, Red, Dark Green, Pink
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Bold
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
No
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Self-Sowing
No
