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caladiums
Featured
Resistances
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Humidity tolerant
Suitable Locations
Houseplant, Terrariums
Soil pH Preferences
Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0), Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Sun Requirements
Partial or Dappled Shade, Partial Shade to Full Shade
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, Suitable for miniature gardens
Containers
Suitable in 1 gallon, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots
Fruit
Other: Berries white when ripe.
Leaves
Unusual foliage color, Deciduous
Life cycle
Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness
Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Miscellaneous
Goes Dormant
Plant Habit
Herb/Forb
Plant Height
6 to 10 inches (15-25 cm)
Plant Spread
4 to 6 inches
Propagation: Other methods
Division, Offsets
Detailed Information

The Dwarf Caladium (Caladium humboldtii) is native to the **Amazon Basin** of **South America**. Specifically, it’s found in countries like:

* **Brazil**
* **Colombia**
* **Venezuela**
* **Guyana**
* **Suriname**
* **French Guiana**

It thrives in humid, tropical environments, often along stream banks or in the understory of rainforests.

Suitable in 1 gallon, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots