Category Archives: Caladium

Caladium

Caladiums are excellent foliage plants for adding color to shady areas. This type of flower not only looks great in pots and hanging baskets, but they also brighten up shady areas. The leaves have vibrant midribs, contrasting borders, and mottled, veined, and striped patterns in a variety of green, white, pink, rose, and/or red colors. Plant them under palms for a splash of ground-level color, or incorporate them into bedding and patio displays for a full-blown jungle vibe. They readily establish what appears to be a professionally arranged planting scheme wherever they are placed, forming bushy mounds of heart-shaped leaves.

Common name: Caladium, elephant ears
Botanical name: Caladium 
Family: Araceae
Plant type: Tropical perennial
Hardiness zones: 9 - 11 (USDA)
Mature size: 12 - 30 in. tall, 12 - 24 in. wide
Bloom time: Spring, Summer, Fall
Native area: Central America, South America
Toxicity: Toxic to people and pets

Types of Caladium
Caladium “Candidum” 

Caladium “Candidum” 

Xanthosoma lindenii

Xanthosoma Lindenii

Miss Muffet Caladium

Miss Muffet Caladium

Caladium “white queen”

Caladium “White Queen”

Gingerland Caladium

Gingerland Caladium

Aaron Caladium 

Candidum Jr. Caladium

Caladium Spring Fling

Caladium Spring Fling

Rosebud Pink Caladium

Rosebud Pink Caladium

Florida Sweetheart Caladium

Florida Sweetheart Caladium

Carolyn Whorton Caladium

Carolyn Whorton Caladium

Caladium Broken Heart or Baret

Caladium Broken Heart or Baret

Caladium Frieda Hemple

Caladium Frieda Hemple