Just a few of the different leaves of the Caladium - Angels Wings Plant.
The Plant: Caladiums - Angel Wings - are grown for their spectacular foliage, large heart-shaped leaves with deep red veins running through a central coral-pink leaf, edged with white splashes and a green leaf-margin. It is easy to see why the proper name of Caladium is often substituted by the more descriptive Angel Wings.
The leaves of Angel Wings Houseplant, can reach up to 30 cms in length.
Its needs: Good light but no direct sun. If placed in shade leaf coloration suffers. Avoid draughts. Use an enriched potting compost, can even add a little well-rotted manure. Caladiums appreciate warmth during the growing season and extra humidity in high summer.
Care: The Angel Wing plant dies down completely in winter. The
leaves should be cut off and the tubers stored in a cool dry
place until replanted in early spring. Apply
water only until
the new growth is established. Once first leaves are fully
unfurled (opened out), use a dilute liquid
feed once a week.
Good for: Caladiums work well individually or planted in groups
in large containers, providing an excellent display of coloured
foliage through the growing season.
Caladium 'Angel's Wings', also known as Heart of Jesus or Elephant Ear, is a tropical perennial that belongs to the Araceae family. This plant is native to South America and Central America, particularly the regions of Brazil and Guyana.
Identify Weeds in The Garden - How to deal with weeds. Diseases and Pest which harm your garden and plants, learn how to prevent, deter and erradicate your garden problems.
Garden ProblemsPruning Guide. Shrubs flower better with correct pruning. Many illustrations and examples of what to do - and when. Includes evergreens, roses, flowering shrubs, spring flowering shrubs and pruning for stem effect. This is our most viewed and comprehensive section,
PruningGardening Businesses listed in the UK counties and USA states. County and State Listings of businesses involved in Garden supplies and services. If you wish to be added to the Directory, please send us your information. Having problems, use the search box
BusinessesIn this section you will learn about Gardening Basics, Containers, Landscaping, Propagation and Soil.
GardeningGardening Gifts and Reviews, Read Before you Buy