CALADIUM BICOLOR.
Common name: caladium, yabafutu, sambeng, bandruiyá, angelwings, heart of jesus.
Family: araceae (arum family).
A common tuberous perennial in Suriname.
The arrowhead shaped leaves are borne on petioles that arise from the tuberous root to form clumps.
The flowers are boat-shaped spathes enclose shorter spadices.
Ther are many cultivars of caladium, with even so many colors; they are developed from the wild caladium bicolor.
Hardiness: USDA zone 9 - 12.
Propagation: bulbs and seeds.
Culture: full sun / full shade, well drained rich soil.
Need lots of water.
Excellent container plant or, for the greenhouse.
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