Caladium bicolor 'Fiesta'

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Resistances
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Toxicity
Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Uses
Suitable as Annual
Containers
Suitable in 1 gallon, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Fruit
Other: Berries white when ripe.
Leaves
Unusual foliage color
Life cycle
Perennial
Miscellaneous
Goes Dormant
Plant Habit
Herb/Forb
Propagation: Other methods
Division, Offsets
Detailed Information

Caladium bicolor, from which ‘Fiesta’ is derived, is native to **South America, specifically the Amazon basin of Brazil, and other parts of tropical South America.**

Therefore, the likely native region of the parent species, Caladium bicolor, is **tropical South America, particularly Brazil and the Amazon region.** While ‘Fiesta’ is a cultivated variety, its genetic roots lie in that region.

Suitable in 1 gallon, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger