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Caladium x hortulanum Caladium

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

Release Date: 7/25/2022

Reviewed At: 7/10/2022

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp083-1999

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Abstract

This document provides an overview of Caladium x hortulanum, commonly known as caladium. It details the plant’s characteristics, including its arrow-shaped foliage, color variations, and growth habits. The document highlights caladium’s uses in landscaping, such as ground cover, edging, and container planting. It also covers planting guidelines, care instructions, and potential pest issues. Additionally, it mentions popular caladium cultivars and their distinctive features. Original publication date October 1999. 

About this Publication

This document is FPS83, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised July 2022. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Edward F. Gilman, professor; Ryan W. Klein; and Gail Hansen; Environmental Horticulture Department, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Gilman, E. (2007). Caladium x hortulanum Caladium. EDIS, 2007(15). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fp083-1999

Authors

Edward F. Gilman
Edward F. Gilman

professor emeritus, Department of Environmental Horticulture

Ryan Klein
Ryan Klein
Specialist
University of Florida

assistant professor, arboriculture, UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences

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Gail Hansen
Gail Hansen
Specialist
University of Florida

professor, sustainable landscape design, UF/IFAS Department of Horticultural Sciences

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Contacts

Keighly Graves
Keighly Graves
Contact
staff
University of Florida

horticultural science specialist, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program

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Claire Lewis
Claire Lewis
Contact
Specialist
University of Florida

state specialized agent II and director Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program, UF/IFAS Center for Land Use Efficiency

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Wendy Wilber
Wendy Wilber
Contact
Specialist
University of Florida

state program coordinator and Extension agent IV, UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program

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