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Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-Leafed Caladium, Heart of Jesus 'Interior Ministry'

Caladium

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Family

Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Caladium (ka-LAY-dee-um)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 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)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

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berrygirl

Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

From Thailand. Firey orangey/red with rounded, heart shaped leaves; dark veins and variable markings.

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