Caladium is a genus of plants from the Araceae family, a group of monocotyledonous plants, generally herbs, characterized by compound flowers in the form of cobs surrounded by protective leaves. Native to the tropical rainforests of South and Central America, particularly Brazil, caladium has been cultivated in Europe since the 18th century. This plant has spread widely to Southeast Asia and Africa. In Indonesia, caladium adapts well to humid tropical regions. In the past, caladium was often considered a weed or wild plant that thrived in humid open forest areas. However, it has now transformed into a highly sought-after ornamental plant due to the uniqueness of its leaf patterns. Caladium has a unique morphological structure with heart-shaped leaves, a smooth, waxy leaf texture, distinctive compound flowers in the form of cobs, and an efficient size as it rarely grows taller than one meter. Propagated through tubers (corms), cultivated, and crossbred to create various cultivars with beautiful leaves, caladium is now a popular ornamental plant among plant enthusiasts.