Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-Leafed Caladium, Heart of Jesus 'Noids, Mixed Hybrids'
Caladium bicolor
Family: | Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Caladium (ka-LAY-dee-um) (Info) |
Species: | bicolor (BY-kul-ur) (Info) |
Cultivar: | Noids, Mixed Hybrids |

Category:
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Foliage Color:
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
N/A
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Green Valley, Arizona
Mesa, Arizona
Anaheim, California
Merced, California
North Highlands, California
San Bernardino, California
Bartow, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Hollywood, Florida
Keystone Heights, Florida
North Port, Florida
Pensacola, Florida
Pompano Beach, Florida
Sebring, Florida
Tallahassee, Florida
Venice, Florida
Winter Springs, Florida
Conyers, Georgia
Warner Robins, Georgia
Denham Springs, Louisiana
Zachary, Louisiana
Madison, Mississippi
Poughkeepsie, New York
Rochester, New York
Mc Donald, Tennessee
Fort Worth, Texas
Houston, Texas
Mc Kinney, Texas
Muscoda, Wisconsin
show allGardeners' Notes:
Rating | Content |
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Positive | On Oct 23, 2008, eliasastro from Athens, In my opinion, one of the most beautiful foliage plants! |
Positive | On Jun 26, 2004, Jamespayne from Sebring, FL (Zone 9b) wrote: I live 15 miles from Lake Placid Florida, "The Caladium Capital of the World"!! Yes, they thrive in my landscape but only in shady areas, and they like to stay moist. During drought periods they will wilt in the heat of mid-day, but after a little sprinkle of water they come back good as new! I like these plants because they can be used in pots or left in the ground through Winter. They always come back larger each Spring, and all of the different varieties to choose from, it makes it hard to make up your mind on what colors to purchase. Place caldiums around a tree and create a beautiful "ring" that bursts forth in many colors! My favorite is the red "Heart of Jesus" variety. |
Positive | On Oct 23, 2003, slazik from Lahore, Caladium leaves are large, arrow shaped, long-stalked, colored in bands and blotches of red, rose, pink, white, silver, bronze, and green. |
Positive | On Jun 9, 2003, IslandJim from Keizer, OR (Zone 8b) wrote: Caladiums are the best smmer "color" here in northern zone 10. I leave them in the ground all year, and while they eventially die back in February, they come roaring back in March--both bigger leaves and more numerous plants. If you live in or near the area, you might want to catch the 13th annual caladium festival in Lake Placid, FL, this August. A Google search will fetch the details. |
Positive | On Jul 2, 2002, lupinelover from Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) wrote: Tubers can be broken into fairly small pieces to quickly multiply the number of plants. |
Neutral | On Mar 12, 2001, Terry from Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) wrote: Tuberous perennials are native to South America. Caladiums are grown for their beautiful variegated foliage, which may be lance, heart, or arrow-shaped. Colors range from green and white, green and red, white with red blotches or green veins and some have lavender spots; named cultivars are widely available. |