Caladium ‘Aaron’ (Angel Wings)

Caladium ‘Aaron’ (Angel Wings) is a tropical, tuberous perennial with lush, heart-shaped, green leaves adorned with striking white hearts and veins. They are held on slender, upright stalks. Glowing in the shade garden, this luminous foliage plant is terrific for adding color and drama to shady borders and containers. This tropical plant also makes an excellent houseplant. Thriving in heat and humidity, Aaron is a sun-tolerant Caladium.

• Grows up to 20 in. tall and wide (50 cm).
• Performs best in part shade to full shade in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils. Provide regular moisture and do not allow soils to dry out.
• Excellent in shaded beds and borders or containers.
• Generally disease and pest free, this plant requires little maintenance. Watch for slugs and snails.
• Tubers may be left in the ground in mild winter climates (USDA Zones 8-11). In colder areas, dig the tubers in the fall before the first frost and store them in a cool, dry place over winter.
• To be planted in spring. Caladiums require warm soil to emerge and thrive.
• Propagate by division of tubers.
• Harmful if eaten, skin and eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.