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Caladiums
Caladium species and cultivars
Family: Araceae
Caladiums are grown for their coloured and patterned leaves in various combinations of green, red, pink and white. Many have a delicate translucent consistency. Leaves have an "elephant ear" form, although generally not as large as other Aroids commonly referred to as "Elephant Ears".
Where is the "Caladium Capital of the World"?
It's Lake Placid, Florida USA. Caladiums have become a major industry in this area. With over a thousand acres in production (Greater Lake Placid Florida Chamber of Commerce), the colour-filled fields are now a tourist attraction. There's even an annual Caldium Festival.
More Online Information
The following are for general information, research and ideas. Note that in most of the USA, caladium tubers are lifted and stored in the winter due to cold sensitivity. Also, the named cultivars referred to in links will be difficult or impossible to obtain in Australia.
Unforunately, many cultivars referred to in links are probably not available commercially in Australia.
Caladium Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service, South Carolina USA
Aroids at Lester Kallus' website. Information and pictures on a variety of Caladiums, Anthuriums and other aroids
Individual Cultivars
Old-fashioned caladiums. There are many cultivars in existence which more flamboyant than those pictured above, but they are hard to obtain in Australia.
(Photo: Salisbury, Brisbane, early March 2013)
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