| Scientific
Name : |
Caladium hortulanum |
| Family
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Araceae |
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| There are many ornamental
& colourful varieties. The plants have
underground corms. After the growing period
i.e. summer & monsoon, some plants go
in to dormancy. The dormant corms should be
preserved for next year planting. C. humboldtii
is a dwarf variety. The plants love high humidity. |
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| Propagation
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Division |
| Longevity
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Perennial |
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