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Caladium bicolor
| Family Name: | Araceae |
| Synonyms: | Caladium × hortulanum |
| Common Name: | Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy Leaf Caladium, Heart of Jesus, Elephant's Ears |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Compact |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Tropical South America & the Caribbean |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Perennial herbaceous plant forming clumps up to 0.8 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Large, thin leaves are shaped like arrowheads and come in a variety of patterns and colors. |
| Flowers | Calla-like flowers are small and inconspicuous. |
| Fruit | Fruit is a white berry. |
| Cultivation | It grows best in acidic soils rich in organic matter. Fertilise regularly with a low-nitrogen or balanced fertiliser. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Propagation Method | Storage Organ (Tuberous Root) |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Red, White, Yellow / Golden |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
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Others
| Master ID | 447 |
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| Species ID | 1743 |
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