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Caladium bi-color 'Florida Cardinal'
(Heart of Jesus, Angel Wings, Fancy-leafed Caladium)

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Caladium bi-color 'Florida Cardinal' or Heart of Jesus or Angel Wings or Fancey-leafed Caladium

Caladium bi-color 'Florida Cardinal'
(Heart of Jesus, Angel Wings, Fancy-leafed Caladium)

Family:  Araceae
Origin:  South America
Light:  Part-full shade
Height:  2-4' 
Spread:  6-9"
Foliage:  Bi-color, red with green border
Soil:  Well-drained
Fertilizer:  Bi-weekly with liquid fertilizer

Water:  Regular
Propagation: Bulb/offset division
Uses:  Container, hanging basket, bedding, border
Caution:  All parts of plant poisonous and may cause skin irritation
Comments:  Caladium bi-color 'Florida Cardinal' or Heart of Jesus or Angel Wings or Fancey-leafed Caladium is a beautiful compact perennial. Looks lovely when planted under big trees.  Protect from frost.  Dig root after hard frost, store in cool, dry area
USDA Hardiness Zones :  8b-11