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Caladium bicolor
Family Name: | Araceae |
Synonyms: | Caladium × hortulanum |
Common Name: | Heart of Jesus, Angel Wings, Fancy Leaf Caladium, Elephant's Ears |
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Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
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Biogeography
Native Distribution | Tropical South America & the Caribbean |
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Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Perennial herb forming clumps up to 0.8 m tall. |
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Foliage | Large, thin leaves are shaped like arrowheads and come in a variety of patterns and colors. |
Flowers | Calla-like flowers are small and inconspicuous. |
Cultivation | It grows best in acidic soils rich in organic matter. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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Water Preference | Lots of Water |
Foliar
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Red, White, Yellow / Golden |
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Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
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Others
Master ID | 447 |
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Species ID | 1743 |
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