noun
- a tropical plant with large, colorful heart-shaped leaves, often grown as a houseplant or in gardens
Usage: botany
Examples
- The caladium’s bright pink and green leaves added color to the shaded garden.
- She placed several caladiums in decorative pots around her patio.
- Caladiums thrive in warm, humid conditions with indirect sunlight.
- The nursery had caladiums with white, red, and variegated foliage.
- During winter, the caladium bulbs should be stored indoors.
- Many gardeners use caladiums to brighten up dark corners of their yards.