Caladium, Angel Wings, Lance-Leaf Caladium, Strap-Leaf Caladium 'Florida Sweetheart'

Caladium

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Caladium (ka-LAY-dee-um)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 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
Bloom Time
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Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
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
Inconspicuous/none
Fruit Colors
N/A
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
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
Plant Size (check one)
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Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
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)
Patent expired
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:

Conway, Arkansas

Redlands, California

Seminole, Florida

Winter Haven, Florida

Winter Springs, Florida

Ewing, Kentucky

Southold, New York

Kernersville, North Carolina

Denison, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Houston, Texas

Kilgore, Texas

Pflugerville, Texas

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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B
Seminole, FL | July 2012 | neutral

I live in the Tampa Bay area and we might get a few frosts in the winter the ground never freezes. In my area will caladiums go dormant ...Read More

J
Redlands, CA (Zone 9a) | November 2007 | positive

I enjoyed this plant all summer & now that fall has arrived it's outgrown it's pot. My plant is about 24-30" tall with leaves that are ...Read More

V
(Zone 8a) | June 2007 | positive

Mine is shorter than 12", don't know if it's due to being its first year planted. Very showy.

M
Austin, TX (Zone 8b) | September 2006 | positive

I found this cultivar to be very heat tolerant in Central Texas heat. Even in August, this beauty could withstand full sun and blazing 1...Read More

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