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Genus: Caladium Species: X hortulanum Common Name: Fancy-Leaved Caladium Family: Araceae Order: Alismatales Native: Tropical America Habit: Herbaceous Perennial-Tuberous Height: 1 to 3 feet Width: 1 to 3 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Greenish white Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 8-10 Note: This plant is primarily grown for its attractive foliage, and is suitable for borders, containers and as a specimen. To prevent leaf scorch, Caladium should be kept away from direct sunlight. Watch for snails and slugs, which feed on caladium foliage. Prefers partly shady to shady, moist, well-drained, sandy, organic-rich acidic soil.