Name: Caladium praetermissum Bogner & Hett. ‘Hilo Beauty’

Etymology: The specific epithet praetermissum means “overlooked” or “passed over” and refers to the plant’s botanical classification, which remained unresolved for a long time.

First described: In 2009 by Josef Bogner and Wilbert Hetterscheid.

Origin/Distribution: The species’ natural origin is not known with certainty; ‘Hilo Beauty’ is a long-cultivated selection associated with Hilo, Hawaii.

Location/Growing conditions: Keep warm at around 20–29 °C, with high humidity and bright, indirect light. The humus-rich, loose substrate should be kept evenly lightly moist during active growth, but not wet.

Description and notes: ‘Hilo Beauty’ stands out for its arrow-shaped leaves with an irregular dark- and light-green camouflage pattern. The plant grows from an underground tuber and may enter a dormant phase seasonally. When the leaves die back, we reduce watering significantly and keep the tuber warm; once new growth appears, we resume watering more regularly.