Caladium ‘Pink Cloud’ (Angel Wings)
Angel Wings 'Pink Cloud', Pink Cloud Caladium, Fancy-Leafed Caladium
Caladium ‘Pink Cloud’ (Angel Wings) is a tropical, tuberous perennial with lush, heart-shaped, pink leaves adorned with striking emerald green veins. They are held on slender, upright stalks. Exotic-looking, this eye-catching foliage plant is terrific to add color and drama to shady borders and containers. It also makes an excellent houseplant.
- Grows up to 12-24 in. tall and wide (30-60 cm).
- Performs best in sun, part shade or 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 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.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
4 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | H2 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs |
| Plant Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Caladium |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 6" (20cm) |
| Depth | 2" (10cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
4 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | H2 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs |
| Plant Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Caladium |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 6" (20cm) |
| Depth | 2" (10cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
