What are the ideal growing conditions for Caladium bicolor?

Caladium bicolor thrives in warm temperatures (18-29°C), high humidity, and moist, well-draining soil. It prefers partial to full shade, as direct sunlight can scorch its delicate leaves.

How often should I water my Heart of Jesus plant?

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Reduce watering during its dormant period in fall and winter.

Can Caladium bicolor be grown indoors?

Yes, Heart of Jesus makes an excellent houseplant. It requires bright, indirect light and consistent moisture. Avoid placing it near drafts or heating vents.

Why are the leaves of my Caladium turning yellow?

Yellowing leaves can indicate overwatering, underwatering, or insufficient light. Ensure the plant is receiving adequate, but not excessive, moisture and is in an appropriate shaded location.

Is Caladium bicolor toxic to pets?

Yes, Caladium bicolor is toxic if ingested and can cause irritation to the mouth and digestive tract in pets due to the presence of calcium oxalate crystals. Keep it away from curious animals.

Heart of Jesus (Caladium bicolor)

Heart of Jesus (Caladium bicolor) is a vibrant tropical plant celebrated for its stunning, heart-shaped, colorful foliage, adding a splash of exotic beauty to shaded gard

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist

Soil

Rich, well-draining potting mix

Temperature

Warm temperatures

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light

Avoid direct sun which can scorch leaves.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist

Avoid waterlogged conditions.

Soil

Rich, well-draining potting mix

Temperature

Warm temperatures

Prefers 20-25°C. Avoid cold drafts.

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season

Use balanced liquid fertilizer, diluted.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Place Type

Pot, Garden

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.3-0.9 m

Spread

0.3-0.9 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Yes

Leaf Color

Green, White, Red, Pink, Variegated

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

10-15 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

7000

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Synonyms

Alocasia roezlii N.E.Br.

Arum bicolor Aiton

Arum pulchrum Salisb.

Arum vermitoxicum Vell.

Caladium albicans F.F.Stange

Caladium albopunctatissimum Jacob-Makoy ex H.Karst.

Caladium amabile Verschaff.

Caladium amoenum Engl.

Caladium argyrospilum Lem.

Caladium baraquinii W.Bull ex J.Dix

Caladium barilletii T.Moore & Mast.

Caladium barraquinii Hérincq

Caladium brongniartii Lem.

Caladium camoensii Van Geert

Caladium cannaertii Verschaff.

Caladium chantinii Lem.

Caladium chelsonii Van Geert

Caladium concolor K.Koch

Caladium connaertii Jacob-Makoy

Caladium curwadlii Engl.

Caladium devosianum Lem.

Caladium discolor Bosse

Caladium duchartrei Engl.

Caladium dussii Voss

Caladium eckhartii Lem. ex Engl.

Caladium enkeanum K.Koch

Caladium firmulum Schott

Caladium formosum Verschaff.

Caladium gaerdtii K.Koch & Fintelm.

Caladium griseoargenteum Engl.

Caladium haageanum K.Koch

Caladium haematostigma (Kunth) F.F.Stange

Caladium hardii W.Bull ex J.Dix

Caladium hendersonii Engl.

Caladium hortulanum Bridsey

Caladium houbyanum Engl.

Caladium houlletii Lem.

Caladium jacquinii Ten.

Caladium ketteleri Engl.

Caladium kochii K.Koch

Caladium kramerianum K.Koch ex F.F.Stange

Caladium laucheanum K.Koch

Caladium leopoldii Engl.

Caladium lilliputianum André

Caladium lilliputiense Rodigas

Caladium lindenii F.F.Stange

Caladium macrophyllum Lem.

Caladium marginatum K.Koch & C.D.Bouché

Caladium marmoratum L.Mathieu ex Bosse

Caladium martersteigianum K.Koch ex F.F.Stange

Caladium medioradiatum L.Linden & Rodigas

Caladium mirabile Lem.

Caladium mooreanum Engl.

Caladium neumannii Lem.

Caladium ottonis F.F.Stange

Caladium pallidinervium Engl.

Caladium pallidum K.Koch & C.D.Bouché

Caladium pellucidum DC.

Caladium perrieri Lem.

Caladium pictum DC.

Caladium punctatissimum F.F.Stange

Caladium punctatum F.Dietr.

Caladium purdieanum Schott

Caladium pusillum K.Koch

Caladium regale Lem.

Caladium reichenbachii F.F.Stange

Caladium roseum F.F.Stange

Caladium rougieri Verschaff.

Caladium rubellum K.Koch & Fintelm.

Caladium rubricaule Lem.

Caladium rubrovenium Verschaff.

Caladium sagittifolium Sieber ex Engl.

Caladium sanguinolentum Van Geert

Caladium schaelleri W.Bull ex J.Dix

Caladium sororium Schott

Caladium splendens K.Koch & Fintelm.

Caladium splendidens Veitch ex J.Dix

Caladium spruceanum Schott

Caladium stangeanum K.Koch

Caladium strangeanum K.Koch ex F.F.Stange

Caladium surinamense Miq.

Caladium thelemannii Verschaff.

Caladium thripedestum Lem.

Caladium vandenheckei Verschaff.

Caladium vellozianum Schott

Caladium verschaffeltii Lem.

Caladium wagneri Engl.

Caladium wallisii F.F.Stange

Caladium wightii Lem.

Cyrtospadix bicolor (Aiton) Britton & P.Wilson

Xanthosoma sylvestre Bello

Taxonomy

kingdomPlantae
divisionTracheophyta
classLiliopsida
orderAlismatales
familyAraceae
genusCaladium
speciesCaladium bicolor

Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 4/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 4/5

Edible

No

Calcium oxalate crystals

Heart of Jesus (Caladium bicolor)

Care Requirements

Plant Overview

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Additional Care Tips

FAQs

Heart of Jesus (Caladium bicolor)

Care Requirements

Plant Overview

Image Gallery

Additional Care Tips

Water

Pruning

Propagation

Repotting

FAQs

What are the ideal growing conditions for Caladium bicolor?

How often should I water my Heart of Jesus plant?

Can Caladium bicolor be grown indoors?

Why are the leaves of my Caladium turning yellow?

Is Caladium bicolor toxic to pets?