Angle’s Wings. Striking beautifully marked, paper thin, arrow shaped purple leaves with green margins flecked white. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers April to May. Fruits August. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 65°F / 17°C. Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant.
Caladium bicolor Triomphe de Compte’
Striking beautifully marked, paper thin, arrow shaped purple leaves with green margins flecked white
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Caladium |
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Species | bicolor |
Varietry | Triomphe de Compte' |
Common Name | Angle's Wings |
Flower Colour | white, green |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Perennial |
Height | 30cm |
Family | Araceae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, purple, white |
Flowers From | April, May |
Colour Fruit | white |
Fruits When | August |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 65°F / 17°C |
Planting | |
Care | Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Mist regularly, Keep dry when dormant |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Cut back in winter |
Propagation | Division |
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