Caladium tricolor (jiffy sized)

Description

In India, we can sell this Caladium tricolor (jiffy sized) via online delivery systems to any states including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha (Orissa), Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal

Caladium tricolor is a popular ornamental plant known for its striking, colorful foliage. Here’s a quick overview:

🔍 Scientific Classification:

Scientific name: Caladium bicolor (often referred to as Caladium tricolor in horticulture)

Family: Araceae (arum family)

Common names: Angel wings, Elephant ear, Heart of Jesus

🌿 Description:

Leaves: Large, heart-shaped or arrowhead-shaped leaves.

Coloration: Typically a mix of green, pink, red, and white in vivid patterns. The “tricolor” name refers to the three (or more) prominent colors on the leaves.

Growth habit: Herbaceous perennial that grows from tubers.

🌞 Growing Conditions:

Light: Bright, indirect sunlight. Too much direct sun can scorch the leaves.

Water: Likes moist soil, but not soggy. Good drainage is essential.

Temperature: Warm and humid conditions are ideal (tropical/subtropical climates).

Dormancy: Goes dormant in cooler months—tubers can be lifted and stored in colder climates.

🏡 Use:

Grown as a decorative plant for gardens, patios, or indoors in containers.

Often used in shade gardens for a splash of color.