Caladium Bicolor Species

There are thousands of named cultivars of this species sometimes listed as c.

Caladium bicolor species. Caladium bicolor called heart of jesus is a species in the genus caladium from latin america. The record derives from wcsp. It reaches the size of 25 40 cm in height and 30 cm in diameter. Caladium angel wings heart of jesus etc.

Caladium bicolor aiton vent. The debate mainly centers on the classification of three species. It was first described as arum bicolor by william aiton in hortus kewensis in 1789. Caladium bicolor a brazilian species is the most common of several species in this genus in the arum family araceae that are used as ornamentals.

The caladium species in cultivation are hybrids of mixed origin that are usually grouped under the name caladium x hortulanum. See list of caladium cultivars it can be planted outside in usda hardiness zone 10 as an ornamental. Dig up tubers in the fall after first frost set in wood shavings or peat and store in a dry location 45 f or warmer. Many of them are known by varietal names.

It was named and described as such by étienne pierre ventenat in description des plantes nouvelles in 1801. Is the correct scientific name for this caladium species. Caladium bicolor caladium marmoratum and caladium picturatum. Whole plant traits.

This name is the accepted name of a species in the genus caladium family araceae. It is grown as a houseplant for its large heart or lance shaped leaves with striking green white pink and red blotching. Native to the west indies guyana and brazil it is the most widespread species although in reality the typical one is no longer cultivated and the plants found on the market were obtained by hybridization of this with the others. Central and south america bulb storage.

Caladium k ə ˈ l eɪ d i əm is a genus of flowering plants in the family araceae they are often known by the common name elephant ear which they share with the closely related genera alocasia colocasia and xanthosoma heart of jesus and angel wings there are over 1000 named cultivars of caladium bicolor from the original south american plant. Bulb country or region of origin. The exact number of species in the genus caladium is still a matter of discussion varying from seven madison 1981 to 17 species croat 1994. X hortulanum but other species and hybrids are sometimes available.

Caladium bicolor name. Caladium bicolor kah lay dee um by kul ur.