Caladium (Caladium bicolor)
Family: Araceae
Caladium bicolor is a South American species that has been bred to produce hundreds of cultivars. They are known for their colorful leaves, each cultivar having a different pattern of white, pink, red, and green. Originating in tropical forests, Caladiums do not tolerate cool weather. They can be grown as short-season annuals in temperate regions, where they add an unusual tropical flavor to the landscape. In the tropics and warm subtropics they are easy to grow in shady areas with plenty of moisture.
Tags:
annual, foliage, ornamental, perennial, shade, tropical
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Cultivation: Medium-sized perennial for USDA hardiness zones 10 to 11. Grows best in shade to partial sun with moderate to high moisture. May be grown as an annual in zones 5 to 9.
Size: Reaches 1' to 2' (30 cm to 60 cm) tall with a spread of 1' to 2' (30 cm to 60 cm).
Flowering: Blooms sporadically, year-round.
Propagation: division.
Size: Reaches 1' to 2' (30 cm to 60 cm) tall with a spread of 1' to 2' (30 cm to 60 cm).
Flowering: Blooms sporadically, year-round.
Propagation: division.