species 20,893 observations

Heart of Jesus

Caladium bicolor

Field notes

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Part shade Full shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Organic
Soil pH: Acid
Resists: Heavy shade
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial Houseplant Poisonous

From NC State Extension.