Plant of the Week - Episode 708

T-shirt Winner:  
Andrew Sims
Charlotte, NC

Common Name: 
Caladium

Type: 
bulb/annual in NC

Foliage: 
grown for its large, showy leaves (arrow-shaped)
multi-colored leaves- pink, green, cream, red

Culture:
shade, but can handle 3-4 hours of sun (preferably morning sun)

Other:                                      
Plant tubers after chance of frost is gone.
Tubers will not overwinter outdoors.
Dig and store them in a cool, dry place for winter.