Caladium
Caladium is a flower in the Araceae family. It grows best in part shade to shade with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 9-11.
Varieties
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Tuber (tender) (not in original seed catalog). Use: Bold colorful foliage for shade. Note: All parts toxic if eaten (calcium oxalate).
Caladium (Caladium bicolor) is a tender tuber grown for spectacular heart-shaped leaves splashed in pink, red, white and green; thrives in warm shade and is lifted/stored in cold climates.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Caladium bicolor|Hardiness zones: 9-11|Propagation: tuber|Light: Part shade to shade|Water: Medium|Mature size: 1-2.5 feet
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Care & troubleshooting
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