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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Foliage plants such as Japanese painted fern, hosta, caladium, and heuchera boast a long season of interest.
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
Plant at least three caladiums together, or, for the most striking effect, in groups of five or seven to create a carpet of color.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
Take It Easy With Greens For a planter that can handle a little drying out between waterings, try this foliage-centric mix, which includes sago palm, germander, 'Moonlight' caladium, and creeping Jenny.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
Usually caladiums sprout new leaves March through April from within the ground or containers.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
Plant at least three caladiums together, or, for the most striking effect, in groups of five or seven to create a carpet of color.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
Take It Easy With Greens For a planter that can handle a little drying out between waterings, try this foliage-centric mix, which includes sago palm, germander, 'Moonlight' caladium, and creeping Jenny.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
Usually caladiums sprout new leaves March through April from within the ground or containers.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
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“Caladium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caladium. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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