Caladium Species
Caladiumpicturatum

Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus: Caladium (ka-LAY-dee-um)
Species: picturatum (pik-tur-AT-um)

Synonym:Caladium adamantinum

Synonym:Caladium aturense

Synonym:Caladium belleyenei

Synonym:Caladium hastatum

Synonym:Caladium lemaireanum

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Smooth

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
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
Suitable for growing in containers

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

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting