caladium

Showy tropical foliage

Caladium is a tropical plant grown for its large, heart-shaped leaves, which display striking patterns in shades of pink, red, white, and green.

Native to South America, caladiums thrive in shade and humidity, making them popular houseplants and garden ornamentals in warm climates: The caladiums added a splash of color to the shaded border.

foliage

heart-shaped

Resembling the love symbol

multicolored · speckled · mottled · veined · bicolored · tricolor · splashy · painted · marbled · translucent

ornamental

houseplant

Indoor ornamental greenery

colorful · vibrant · elegant · artistic · exotic · stylish · patterned · aesthetic · container · planter

cultivation

tuber

Underground nutrient reservoir

planting · dormancy · digging · storing · potting · watering · humidity · fertilizing · nursery · cultivar

botanical

arum

Spathe and spadix plant

rhizome · petiole · spathe · corm · genus · species · horticulture · floriculture · taxonomy

toxicity

poisonous

Capable of causing death

caution · handling · gloves · swelling · drooling

Opposites
ornamental value source

caladiumrose

Stood up, or fragrant bloom

peony · hibiscus · dahlia · petunia · marigold

light requirements

caladiumsunflower

Tall daisy-family plant

marigold · zinnia · lavender · rose · petunia

hardiness and climate

caladiumdaylily

Flower lasting one sunrise

sedum · hellebore · peony · coneflower · ornamental grass

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G