University Of FL IFAS Panel Approves Two Caladium Cultivars

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Florida scientists hope three new breeding lines approved for release will eventually improve the virus resistance and quality of future tomato varieties. The committee also agreed to release two caladium cultivars: UF 432 and UF 4015.

Caladiums are potted plants valued for their colorful and variable-shaped leaves, according to data from associate professor Zhanao Deng, who also conducts research at the Gulf Coast REC and is one of the cultivars’ breeders.

Caladium UF 432 performs very well in containers and gardens and shows excellent sun tolerance. UF 4015 produces many bright pink leaves well-suited for containers and shady landscape sites, UF/IFAS scientists said.

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