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Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium

Caladium hortulanum

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Overview

The Caladium hortulanum 'Scarlet Flame' is a tropical foliage annual with red strap-shaped leaves speckled in pink and white and edged in green. It grows 15-20 inches tall and 8-10 inches wide with an upright habit. Best in warm, humid conditions, it thrives in sun or shade with moist, well-drained soil and average water. Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b.

Water Medium
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — It grows 15-20 inches tall and 8-10 inches wide with an upright habit
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — It is notably adaptable to sun or shade; or massed for a ribbon of red through the landscapeScarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — The Caladium hortulanum 'Scarlet Flame'; keep temperatures above 65°F for best growthScarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — The effect is lively and painterlyScarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Part of the Proven Winners® collection; best in warm, humid conditions, it thrives in sun or shadeScarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — it is best treated as a summer annual or enjoyed in containers that can be kept warm and, image 54Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — where it may be used as a warm-climate landscape plant; in cooler regions; while its bold foliage+80

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
1.25–1.6666666 Ft.
Mature width
0.6666667–0.8333333 Ft.

Classification

Family
Araceae

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Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — It grows 15-20 inches tall and 8-10 inches wide with an upright habit
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — It is notably adaptable to sun or shade; or massed for a ribbon of red through the landscape
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — The Caladium hortulanum 'Scarlet Flame'; keep temperatures above 65°F for best growth
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — The effect is lively and painterly
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Part of the Proven Winners® collection; best in warm, humid conditions, it thrives in sun or shade
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — it is best treated as a summer annual or enjoyed in containers that can be kept warm and, image 54
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — where it may be used as a warm-climate landscape plant; in cooler regions; while its bold foliage
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Scarlet Flame reaches a compact 15 to 20 inches tall with an 8 to 10 inch spread
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — it is best treated as a summer annual or enjoyed in containers that can be kept warm and
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — rising above trailing and mounding companions with tropical confidence
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — rising above trailing and mounding companions with tropical confidence; high-intensity regions it
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Scarlet Flame reaches a compact 15 to 20 inches tall with an 8 to 10 inch spread; this upright
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — while its bold foliage pairs beautifully with chartreuse
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — consistently moist soil that drains well
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Its manageable scale and upright habit give it a naturally polished
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — this upright caladium is grown entirely for its leaves: narrow
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — commonly referred to as Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Best in warm, humid conditions, it thrives in sun or shade with moist, well-drained soil and
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — each leaf neatly edged in fresh green
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — making it easy to place in tight borders; or massed seasonal displays
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — consistently moist soil that drains well; water before the soil dries completely
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — It is winter hardy in USDA Zones 10a through 11b
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — It also shines along border edges
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — it can be irritating if ingested

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners

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