Henry, a Caladium Hilo Beauty, Caladium Praetermissum Hilo Beauty, is definitely a looker! He has bluish-black stems, along with variegated large heart-shaped leaves marked with various shades of white, lime green, with speckled patches that appear to camouflage the whole leaf.
Native to the tropical forests of Brazil, Henry has previously been classified as an Alocasia and Colocasia, but has recently been reclassified as a Caladium.
Henry, Caladium Hilo Beauty
Henry prefers bright indirect light to partial shade without prolonged exposure to direct sun - a touch of morning sunlight however would be welcomed.
If you’re not sure what level of light you have, check the shadows cast by your plant:
- Minimal shadow = lower light
- Half shadow = indirect light
- Full shadow = direct sun