Fancy-Leafed Caladium (Caladium bicolor)

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Resistances
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Humidity tolerant
Suitable Locations
Houseplant
Soil pH Preferences
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
Groundcover, Suitable as Annual
Bloom Size
2"-3"
Containers
Suitable in 1 gallon, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Suitable for hanging baskets, Needs excellent drainage in pots
Flower Color
White, Other: Greenish-white
Flower Time
Late spring or early summer, Summer
Flowers
Inconspicuous
Fruit
Other: Berries white when ripe.
Leaves
Unusual foliage color, Deciduous, Variegated, Other: Various shades of green blotched or mottled with combinations of pink, white, or red.
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
12 to 24 inches
Plant Spread
12 to 18 inches
Propagation: Other methods
Division, Offsets
Detailed Information

The Fancy-Leafed Caladium (Caladium bicolor) is native to **South America**, specifically the **Amazon basin** of Brazil, and parts of **Central America**.

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