In the Araceae family, they are poisonous to both animals and humans if ingested, and sap from the leaves and stems can cause mild skin irritation. Indoors or out, they are seasonal tuberous plants that go dormant in the fall, but the longer and hotter your growing season, the more time you’ll enjoy admiring these dramatic plants. They share the nickname “elephant ear” with their cousins the Alocasias and Colocasias. They come in variegated, stippled, and striped pinks, whites, reds, and purples in almost every combination. With their painted, shield-like leaves, caladiums are the tropical showboats of the shady garden.
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