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genusgenusTropical plants celebrated for their stunning heart-shaped leaves that display an array of vibrant colors and patterns, including splashes of pink, red, white, and green. These shade-loving beauties emerge from underground tubers and create a dramatic display with their paper-thin, delicate foliage.
Etymology
The name 'Caladium' is derived from the Malay word 'keladi,' which refers to plants with edible tubers, though ironically these particular plants are toxic if consumed.
Interesting fact!
The spectacular patterns on their leaves are actually a clever adaptation that helps camouflage them on the dappled forest floor of their native habitat.
All species of Caladium
caladiumLindenii
Lance caladium, White-veined angel wings, Narrow-leaf angel wings.
caladiumBicolor
Angel wings, Fancy leaf caladium, Heart of Jesus.
caladiumHumboldtii
Mini caladium, Dwarf caladium, Little star caladium.
caladiumSchomburgkii
Spider web caladium, Silver vein caladium, Ghost caladium.
caladiumPicturatum
Painted caladium, Artist's palette, Marble wings.
caladiumSteudneriifolium
Green marble caladium, Spear leaf caladium, Forest fancy caladium.
caladium'Red flash'
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