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0Caladium bicolor (Aiton) Vent.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Araceae · Genus: Caladium1
- Native distribution
- Caribbean, Middle America, North America, Oceania, South America, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil West-Central, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil North, Brazil South, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua,uncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
30 synonyms
- Alocasia rex N.E.Br.
- Alocasia roezlii N.E.Br.
- Arum bicolor Aiton
- Arum pellucidum Fulchir
- Arum pellucidum Fulchir ex Kunth
- Arum pulchrum Salisb.
- Arum vermitoxicum Vell.
- Arum vermitoxicum Vell. ex Kunth
- Caladium albicans Stange
- Caladium albopunctatissimum Jacob-Makoy
- Caladium albopunctatissimum Jacob-Makoy ex H.Karst.
- Caladium amabile Verschaff.
- Caladium amoenum Engl.
- Caladium appunianum Engl.
- Caladium argyrospilum Lem.
- Caladium auritum Jacob-Makoy
- Caladium baraquinii W.Bull
- Caladium baraquinii W.Bull ex J.Dix
- Caladium barilletii Anon.
- Caladium barraquinii Hérincq
- Caladium barraquinii Lem.
- Caladium bicolor argyrospilum (Lem.) Engl.
- Caladium bicolor argyrospilum (Lem.) Vent.
- Caladium bicolor barraquinii (Hérincq) Engl.
- Caladium bicolor brongniartii (Lem.) Engl.
- Caladium bicolor brongniartii (Lem.) Vent.
- Caladium bicolor chantinii (Lem.) Engl.
- Caladium bicolor chantinii (Lem.) Vent.
- Caladium bicolor devosianum (Lem.) Engl.
- Caladium bicolor devosianum (Lem.) Vent.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (6)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Caladium bicolor · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q10296092 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Caladium bicolor 'Florida Sweetheart' Plant 2220px.jpg · GFDL 1.2
- Wikipedia (en) – Caladium bicolor · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humidityhighgeneral genus data
Min. temperature18 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Caladium tip: Foliage dies back in autumn: store the tuber dry at 15–18 °C and restart it in spring.
Caladium bicolor – what to know
Caladium bicolor – family: Araceae, genus: Caladium. Native range: Caribbean, Middle America, North America, Oceania, South America, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil West-Central, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil…. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 18 °C. For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
All Caladium species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Caladium bicolor?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Caladium bicolor need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Caladium bicolor get?
Keep it above 18 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Caladium bicolor toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Caladium
Data sources: GBIF.org – Caladium bicolor (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q10296092 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Caladium bicolor 'Florida Sweetheart' Plant 2220px.jpg (GFDL 1.2) · Wikipedia – Caladium bicolor (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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