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Fancy Leaf Caladium

Caladium 'Red Flash'

Caladiums are grown for their showy leaves. In summer they produce clumps of long stalked, heart-shaped leaves.

Characteristics:

Bloom Time:

Foliage plant all season

Mature Height:

18-30 Inches

Hardiness Zone:

9-10 Find your zone

Exposure:

Full Shade,Partial Shade

Features and Usage:

Greenhouse Growing Instructions:

Maintain soil temperature between 75-78F. Keep the night time temperature of the greenhouse at 65F or higher. Early plantings require longer forcing periods then bulbs planted later in the season, de-eying is recommended.
Plants Per Gallon: 1
Storage Temperature Prior to Planting: 65-70
Cooler Humidity Prior to Planting: High

Transplanting Instructions:

Cover the bulbs with 1.5-2" of growing medium, use a well draining growing medium with a high organic content.

Homeowner Planting and Maintenance Tips:

Caladiums are extremely easy to grow in moist well-drained soil. These shade loving but sun tolerant plants thrive in heat and humidity.

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We have done our best to describe this plant as accurately as possible, however, different climates
and growing conditions in different parts of the country will affect height, bloom time, and color.