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Caladium Red

Caladiums are a popular choice for shady gardens and make excellent house plants! Simply plant 2-3 tubers in a 6″ pot to add color and greenery to your home. This foliage favorite adds a burst of color to any landscape with deep red veins and lovely dark green edging.

  • Excellent for house plants and container gardens
  • Tolerates hot, humid conditions
  • Beautiful foliage plant

Plant Details +

Botanical Caladium
Common Name Caladium
Height 12-18"
Spacing 10"
Hardiness 8-12; Annual 2-7
Exposure Shade-Part Sun
Foliage Red w/green
Bloomtime Summer

Planting/Care Instructions +

Planting Instructions: Plant in spring, after the ground, warms to about 50ยบ F. 1. Dig a hole 2" deep. 2. Set the tuber firmly in place. 3. Cover the tuber with soil and water thoroughly. Caladiums require warm temperatures to sprout and grow. Caladiums are one of the few tubers that require shade; their leaves may scorch if they do not receive protection from the afternoon sun. They also need moisture-retentive but well-drained soil, and they benefit from regular feeding in the form of a timed-release fertilizer or occasional applications of a water-soluble fertilizer.

Pests or Diseases: Susceptible to tuber rot and leaf burn