Name: Caladium bicolor ‘Sexy Pink’
Etymology:
The genus name Caladium is derived from the Malay word “keladi” for tuberous plants. The specific epithet bicolor means “two-colored”. The cultivar name ‘Sexy Pink’ refers to the strikingly intense pink coloration of the leaves.
First description:
‘Sexy Pink’ is a horticultural cultivar and has no botanical description of its own. The underlying species Caladium bicolor was scientifically published in 1800.
Origin / Distribution:
Cultivar. Caladium bicolor is native to tropical America and is widespread in the moist regions of Central and South America. ‘Sexy Pink’ is also offered in trade as Caladium from Thailand.
Location / Habitat:
The cultivar does not occur as a natural population. Caladiums prefer warm, moist conditions with bright, filtered light and a loose, well-drained substrate.
Description & Notes:
Caladium bicolor ‘Sexy Pink’ is a striking, tuberous foliage plant with large, heart-shaped leaves. The leaf blades show predominantly a delicate to intense pink coloration, accompanied by fine green areas and a distinctly green leaf margin. The pink base color can vary in intensity depending on the age of the leaf and the light intensity.

During the growing phase, ‘Sexy Pink’ requires a warm, bright location with filtered light and consistent moisture. An airy, humus-rich substrate with good drainage protects the tuber from waterlogging. After the leaves naturally die back, the dormant phase begins, during which watering should be significantly reduced.