

How to identify Heart of jesus (Caladium bicolor)
Heart of jesus, also known as Wild eddo, Elephant’s ear
Heart of jesus is distinguished by its lush, arrow-shaped foliage perched on elongate, erect petioles, typically reaching a height of 15-35 inches (38-89 cm). The leaves exhibit striking variegation, with patterns ranging from white, pink, and red, to various shades of green. Often displaying a peltate attachment to the petiole, the leaves are resplendent with coloration that may include a bright contrast of white against a vibrant green or red backdrop. Despite the inconspicuous nature of its flowers and fruits, heart of jesus garners attention through its distinctly colorful leaves, making it a vivid addition to areas with filtered light.
Large, arrow-shaped leaves with variegation in white, pink, red, and various shades of green.
Petioles are elongate, peltate, and erect, equal to or longer than the leaf.
Inconspicuous, greenish-white flowers on a spadix within a yellow-green tubular spathe.
Small, non-showy green berries maturing to pale tan, hidden behind prominent foliage.
Fruits form in clusters on a spadix, containing several tiny seeds, less than 0.5 inches in diameter.
Heart of jesus features large, thin, arrow-shaped leaves that vary in size from 7 to 17.5 inches (18 to 45 cm) in length and 4.5 to 10 inches (11 to 25 cm) in width. The leaves are ovate to elliptic with an acute to short-acuminate tip and entire, undulate margins. They exhibit striking variegation with green, white, pink, or red patterns between the veins. The petioles are peltate and elongate, often equal to or longer than the leaf itself.
Heart of jesus flowers are small and inconspicuous, typically appearing on a spadix surrounded by a tubular, yellow-green spathe. The spathe is around 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) in length and constricted above the tube. These calla-like blooms are greenish-white and usually odorless. The flowers rarely emerge, and when they do, they are frequently unnoticed due to their lack of vibrant colors and showy appearance. Blooming periods are infrequent and not prominently observed.
The fruit of heart of jesus is a non-showy, small green berry that matures to a pale tan or dry, papery texture. It is typically hidden behind the larger, more prominent foliage and is less than 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) in diameter. The berries form in clusters on a spadix, which is shrouded by the plant's characteristic leaf-like spathe. These fruits are more of a botanical interest rather than ornamental and contain several tiny seeds.
Gardenia jasminoides is an evergreen shrub with unique, glossy evergreen leaves and stunning flowers. The sophisticated, matte white flowers are often used in bouquets. The exceptional beauty of this ornamental plant has made it a popular and highly appreciated plant amongst gardeners and horticulturalists.
The golden pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is a popular houseplant that is commonly seen in Australia, Asia, and the West Indies. It goes by many nicknames, including "devil's ivy", because it is so hard to kill and can even grow in low light conditions. Golden pothos has poisonous sap, so it should be kept away from pets and children.
Solanum lycopersicum is an annual or perennial herbaceous vine native to Central and South America that produces a large, juicy, edible fruit known as tomato. Today there are over 10000 cultivated varieties. Although tomato is the world’s most popular vegetable, botanically it is a fruit.
The pepper are commonly used for cooking in places such as the Southern U.S. and Central America. Most are moderately spicy, though because there are so many variants, the spice level can vary dramatically. Cayenne powder is also a popular seasoning product made from pepper plants.
The swiss cheese plant (Monstera deliciosa) produces bright, glossy leaves and makes a popular houseplant. It is originally native to tropical forest regions in Central America. The nickname swiss cheese plant refers to the small holes that develop in the plant's leaves. The long fruits resemble corncobs and smell sweet and fragrant when ripe.
The bigleaf hydrangea is a deciduous shrub native to Japan, and is known for its lush, oval, colorful inflorescence. The two types of Hydrangea macrophylla are mopheads - with large, ball-shaped, sterile flower clusters, and lace capes - with small round fertile flowers in the center, and sterile flowers on the outer side of each inflorescence. Depending on soil pH, blooms can change color from pink to blue.
Scientific Classification of Heart of jesus