Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-Leafed Caladium, Heart of Jesus 'Carolyn Whorton'

Caladium

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Caladium (ka-LAY-dee-um)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Danger
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)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
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Bloom Time
Bloom Time
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Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Partial to Full Shade
Fruit Shape
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Fruit Size
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none
Fruit Colors
N/A
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Smooth
Velvet/Fuzzy
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
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Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Non-patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bartow, Florida

Boynton Beach, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Niceville, Florida

Umatilla, Florida

Kirksville, Missouri

Southold, New York

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Memphis, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Bulverde, Texas

Collinsville, Texas

Richmond, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Spring, Texas

Penhook, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Houston, TX (Zone 8b) | April 2005 | positive

almost a guarantee to come up. it takes a couple of weeks from the time you see them until the time the leaves unfold. have to be caref...Read More

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Kirksville, MO (Zone 5a) | September 2004 | positive

I planted these bulbs this spring, and was pleasantly suprised when they came up! It was basically my first attempt at planting bulbs. ...Read More

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | July 2003 | positive

'Carolyn Wharton' is mottled pink red veins and a green edge.

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