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Caladium bicolor

Family Araceae
Plant Type "bulb, corm or tuber"
Zone USDA:   9a - 10b   RHS:   FH - HH   EGF:   H5 - G1   Australia:   3 - 4  
Care Level medium
Height 20 - 75 cm (0.5 - 2.5 ft)
Spread 30 - 75 cm (1 - 2.5 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic

Description The "bulb, corm or tuber" Caladium bicolor (angel wings) produces white blossoms during mid spring. This plant is clump forming and has showy, matte and bold textured foliage that is variegated and spotted dark green and white in colour. Striped and spotted fruit are produced by Caladium bicolor (angel wings).
Typical Uses Annual, bedding plant, border, container, house plant and tropical.