caladium
noun
ca·la·di·um
kə-ˈlā-dē-əm 
: any of a genus (Caladium and especially C. bicolor) of tropical American plants of the arum family widely cultivated for their showy variably colored leaves
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Certain plants prefer cooler or warmer temperatures, like tuberous begonias (40-45°F) and caladiums (65-70°F).
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Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Shade-loving plants include anthurium, astilbe, begonia, bleeding heart, bromeliad, caladiums, coleus, cranesbill, ferns, foxglove, hellebore, hostas, impatiens, Lily of the Valley, Liriope, lobelia, lungwort, moneywort, periwinkle, spiderwort, trillium, and viola.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Plant at least three caladiums together, or, for the most striking effect, in groups of five or seven to create a carpet of color.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
Usually caladiums sprout new leaves March through April from within the ground or containers.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
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Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Shade-loving plants include anthurium, astilbe, begonia, bleeding heart, bromeliad, caladiums, coleus, cranesbill, ferns, foxglove, hellebore, hostas, impatiens, Lily of the Valley, Liriope, lobelia, lungwort, moneywort, periwinkle, spiderwort, trillium, and viola.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Plant at least three caladiums together, or, for the most striking effect, in groups of five or seven to create a carpet of color.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
Usually caladiums sprout new leaves March through April from within the ground or containers.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
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“Caladium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caladium. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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