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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Then replant with more rot-resistant coleus, caladiums, crotons or crossandra to add the color.
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2024
Light All caladiums love filtered sunlight and shade.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 June 2023
Plant a caladium in its own container or within the landscape.
—Lauren Smith McDonough, House Beautiful, 18 Apr. 2023
Pair it with impatiens in a shady spot, but take note: Keep caladium away from pets, especially those who like to chew on plants.
—Terri Robertson, Country Living, 1 Aug. 2022
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2024
Light All caladiums love filtered sunlight and shade.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 June 2023
Plant a caladium in its own container or within the landscape.
—Lauren Smith McDonough, House Beautiful, 18 Apr. 2023
Pair it with impatiens in a shady spot, but take note: Keep caladium away from pets, especially those who like to chew on plants.
—Terri Robertson, Country Living, 1 Aug. 2022
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“Caladium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caladium. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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