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Caladium

General Information GROWING TIPS

Has large bronze pink-red leaves with soft pink speckles and black veining. Great in landscapes and containers and will grow well in sun or shade locations. They can also be grown indoors as a houseplant. Fertilize at 1/4 to 1/2 strength every week.

Blossom Color	No Blossoms
Bloom Season	No Blossoms
Exposure	Sun or Shade
Height	15-20 in
Width	6-10 in
Spacing	8-10 in
Container Sizes	Quart, 6.5", 8.5"
Hardiness Zones	10, 11
Wildlife Attracted	No Wildlife Attracted
Wildlife Deterred	Deer
Features	Has large bronze pink-red leaves with soft pink speckles and black veining. Great in landscapes and containers and will grow well in sun or shade locations. They can also be grown indoors as a houseplant. Fertilize at 1/4 to 1/2 strength every week.

Adaptable as a Houseplant	No
Bog Plant	No
Is Disease Resistant	No
Drought Tolerant	No
Edible	No
Erosion Control	No
Fragrant Flower	No
Fragrant Foilage	No
Heat Tolerant	Yes
Native to North America	No
Salt Tolerant	No
Succulent	No
Water Plant	No

Uses

Great in landscapes and containers.

Maintenance Notes

Caladiums can be an irritant if ingested. The ASPCA has more information on which plants may be harmful.

Since Caladiums prefer heat and humidity and do not tolerate cold, soggy soils, for most gardeners who live in the north will have best results in containers growing this sun or shade caladium in containers. Soil in pots or planters warms up faster and has better drainage so plants will not become soggy, which benefits this heat tolerant caladium. Remember for best growth always keep the temperatures above 65 F. A ¼ - ½ strength fertilizing every week or every other week is fine throughout the season, too strong a fertilizer can burn leaves, and since the leaves last all season you want to keep them looking fresh. Caladiums like to be moist at all times, so avoid allowing them to dry out to keep this vibrant red leaf caladium looking its best.

Where the Caladiums will do best depends a lot on your location within the US, since sunlight intensity varies depending on where you live. Here’s a quick reference to help guide you to help you succeed.

Region	When to Plant	Sun or Shade	Containers or in the garden
NW & NE United States & Canada	Early summer	Full sun - light shade.	Caladiums do best in containers in this part of the country and usually need to be in a protected warm location for best results. Like a sunroom or warm patio setting. If growing outdoors select the warmest protected locations in the garden.
SW United States	Spring	shade to light shade only	Containers may be easiest but a shady, cool garden spot can also be lovely. Watch your watering to keep the plants from drying out.
Midwest	Late Spring	Light shade	Containers are likely best, but a late spring planting into a protected shade flower bed will also be fine.
SE United States	Spring	Shade to sun	Both containers and garden plantings work fine, in the deep south Caladiums may even come back the following year if kept dry over the winter.

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