caladium
noun
ca·la·di·um
kə-ˈlā-dē-əm 
: any of a genus (Caladium and especially C. bicolor) of tropical American plants of the arum family widely cultivated for their showy variably colored leaves
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Plant at least three caladiums together, or, for the most striking effect, in groups of five or seven to create a carpet of color.
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Lauren David,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
This easygoing collection of tropical-punch colors combines pale caladiums with rosy centers, purple-and-green Magilla perilla, the dark purple leaves of calathea 'Dottie', and a few ferns (including a feathery ghost fern).
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Midwest Living,
22 Apr. 2026
Hostas, caladiums and coleus all add seasonal form and color.
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Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
6 Mar. 2026
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Lauren David,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
This easygoing collection of tropical-punch colors combines pale caladiums with rosy centers, purple-and-green Magilla perilla, the dark purple leaves of calathea 'Dottie', and a few ferns (including a feathery ghost fern).
—
Midwest Living,
22 Apr. 2026
Hostas, caladiums and coleus all add seasonal form and color.
—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Caladium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caladium. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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