Propagate Pink Caladium

Caladiums are commonly referred to as angel wings heart of jesus and or elephant ear.

Propagate pink caladium. Caladiums thrive in warm humid shade and dazzle in shade gardens with their large pointed arrow shaped leaves splashed with shades of green white cream pink. While all the varieties have green leaves you can find them splashed with white. There are more than 1000 different cultivars of the caladium. How to propagate caladiums.

Ralph anderson caladium leaves can be shaped like hearts arrows or lances in color combinations of red pink rose white chartreuse and green. Native to the amazon river caladiums are a tropical plant that is loved for its spectacular color combinations. Each section must have at least one eye or growing point. Dec 12 2016 explore classic caladiums s board pink caladium varieties followed by 285 people on pinterest.

Divide caladium plants in spring. A newer caladium with beautiful pink white and green leaves is great for shady spots. Although tropical they grow fast enough to be enjoyed as annuals during the summer in cooler climates and all year long as houseplants. See more ideas about caladium pink plants.

Slide a garden fork into the soil at the base of the plant and lift the tuber clump out of the garden bed. Cut the tubers into 1 to 3 1 2 inch sections using a knife.