Caladium

Cherry Tart™—A Dwarf Red Lance-Leaved Caladium Variety

Zhanao Deng

'Fairytale Princess' and 'Red Hot'—Red Lance-Leaved Caladium Cultivars

Zhanao Deng

2003 Survey of the Florida Caladium Tuber Production Industry

Z. Deng, B. K. Harbaugh, R. K. Schoellhorn, and R. C. Andrews

'Sizzle' and 'Passionista'—Two Lance-Leaved Caladium Cultivars

Zhanao Deng

White Butterfly™ Caladium

Zhanao Deng

Caladium Cultivars 'Cosmic Delight', 'Fiesta', and 'Hearts Desire'

Zhanao Deng

Tapestry™—A Pink Fancy-Leaved Caladium Variety for Containers and Landscapes

Zhanao Deng

Screening for Resistance to Pythium Root Rot among Twenty-three Caladium Cultivars

Z. Deng, B. K. Harbaugh, R. O. Kelly, T. Seijo, and R. J. McGovern

Inheritance of Leaf Shape and Main Vein Color in Caladium

Z. Deng and B.K. Harbaugh

Caladium Cultivars Developed at the UF/IFAS

Z. Deng and B. K. Harbaugh

Resistance of Nineteen Major Caladium Commercial Cultivars to Pythium Root Rot

Z. Deng

'Garden White' Caladium for Sunny Landscapes and Large Containers

Zhanao Deng and Brent K. Harbaugh

'Cranberry Star' Caladium

Zhanao Deng

Root-Knot Nematode Management in Caladium

Mengyi Gu and Johan A. Desaeger

Florida leads the commercial production of caladiums, a popular ornamental. In Florida, root-knot, sting, and stubby root nematodes are found in caladium fields. Root-knot nematodes are considered the most important of all pests in caladiums that are grown in sand. This publication will help caladium growers understand what plant-parasitic nematodes are and current nematode management strategies for the caladium industry.

Caladium x hortulanum Caladium

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

This document provides an overview of Caladium x hortulanum, commonly known as caladium. It details the plant’s characteristics, including its arrow-shaped foliage, color variations, and growth habits. The document highlights caladium’s uses in landscaping, such as ground cover, edging, and container planting. It also covers planting guidelines, care instructions, and potential pest issues. Additionally, it mentions popular caladium cultivars and their distinctive features. Original publication date October 1999. 

‘Lava Glow’—A New Red Fancy-Leaved Caladium Cultivar

Zhanao Deng, Natalia A. Peres, and Johan Desaeger

‘Lava Glow’ is a new and novel caladium cultivar that produces bright red to red-purple heart-shaped leaves with strong sunburn tolerance and is resistant to leaf spot diseases. This new 7-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department is prepared for growers who are interested in growing caladium as a horticultural crop and for greenhouse or nursery growers who are interested in producing potted caladium plants. Written by Zhanao Deng, Natalia A. Peres, and Johan Desaeger.

New Caladium Cultivars ‘Dots Delight’ and ‘Wonderland’

Zhanao Deng and Natalia A. Peres

Caladiums are ornamental aroids valued for their vibrant and morphologically diverse foliage. Grower surveys indicated that they planted more acres of lance-leaved cultivars in recent decades to accommodate rising consumer demand. The caladium breeding program at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center has been developing new lance-leaved cultivars that can produce attractive, robust plants with many bright, colorful leaves and improved tuber yield potential. The program has recently released two new lance-leaved cultivars. ‘Dots Delight’ is well suited for use in sunny landscapes, having excellent tolerance to sunburn and strong resistance to the leaf spot disease. Though they may need one to two additional weeks to produce potted plants, tuber yield potential is intermediate to high. ‘Wonderland’ is well suited for potted plant production in sunny or shady landscapes or gardens and has showed good leaf color display, sunburn tolerance, and leaf health.

Caladium Cultivars ‘Pink Panther’ and ‘Crimson Skye’

Zhanao Deng, Natalia A. Peres, and Johan Desaeger

Caladium is an ornamental aroid valued for its variably shaped bright foliage. Two new lance-leaved cultivars, ‘Pink Panther’ and ‘Crimson Skye’, were released in 2020 by the UF/IFAS caladium breeding program to meet the need for more lance-leaved cultivars. This new 9-page article is prepared for growers who are interested in growing caladium as a horticultural crop and for greenhouse or nursery growers who are interested in producing potted caladium plants.

Check out these catchy new caladium cultivars, courtesy of UF/IFAS

Brad Buck

‘Pinky Swear,’ ‘Wonderland’ and ‘Salsa.’ Those are the catchy names of the three new caladium varieties released by University of Florida researchers. The first, ‘Pinky Swear’ is already available at a nursery near you. So is ‘Salsa.’ ‘Wonderland’ should be ready to purchase next year. So, who coined the names of these new cultivars? In […]

UF working to expand your options for decorative holiday plants

Brad Buck

When you think of decorative holiday plants, you might buy traditional poinsettias. But have you ever considered a caladium at Christmas? University of Florida scientists want to add caladiums, known for their beautiful foliage, as an option for seasonal occasions. That’s music to Bob Hartman’s ears. Hartman runs Classic Caladiums LLC, a nursery in Avon […]

Say ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ with a plant – maybe even one bred by UF/IFAS

Brad Buck

Making mom breakfast or taking her out for lunch for Mother’s Day (May 14) are both nice gestures. But if you want something that lasts long and looks good, try giving her a plant, say University of Florida experts. “A beautiful live plant will live much longer than cut flowers, so she can tend to […]