Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araceae

Genus:

Caladium

Species:

Caladium picturatum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Propagation typically by tuber division rather than seed. Seeds require warm temperatures (24-27°C) and high humidity.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI