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caladiums
Featured
Resistances
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Toxicity
Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Uses
Suitable as Annual
Containers
Suitable in 1 gallon, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Fruit
Other: Berries white when ripe.
Leaves
Unusual foliage color
Life cycle
Perennial
Miscellaneous
Goes Dormant
Plant Habit
Herb/Forb
Propagation: Other methods
Division, Offsets
Detailed Information

Caladiums (Caladium) are native to **tropical South America and Central America**.

Specifically, the heart of their origin is considered to be the **Amazon River basin** region of Brazil. They are also found in other countries in the region such as Panama and the Caribbean Islands.

Suitable in 1 gallon, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger