Description
Caladium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae. They are often known by the common name elephant ear (which they share with the closely related genera Alocasia, Colocasia, and Xanthosoma), Heart of Jesus,and Angel Wings. There are over 1000 named cultivars of Caladium bicolor from the original South American plant.
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Caladium Hybrid ( White ) - Plant |
| 2 | 6 inch (15 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Large, spear- or arrowhead-shaped leaves on long stems rise directly from the tuber buried in the ground below. Depending on weather and soil, each leaf can grow up to 12 inches in length on 1-foot stems.Caladium hortulanum is also a very popular house plant.
In the right climate, you can keep it outside in summer when the weather conditions are right and take it inside in winter.Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Angel Wings,Heart of Jesus and elephant ear |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 15-35 inches. |
| Difficulty Level | Medium. |
Caladium Hybrid care
| Sunlight | Need bright light but not direct sunlight. |
| Watering | When leaves appear, keep evenly moist. Never allow to dry out and keep humidity as high as practical. |
| Soil | Moist, rich soil. |
| Temperature | 70 to 85 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Feed weekly with a diluted water-soluble fertilizer to assure continued growth of new leaves. |
Caladium Hybrid uses
Ornamental Use:
- It is excellent for providing foliage color spring, summer, and fall
- This plant is primarily grown for its attractive foliage and is suitable for borders, containers and as a specimen