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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

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) — Deer resistance adds practical value

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — It is winter hardy in USDA Zones 10a through 11b; fresh-looking foliage.<br><br>In design work

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — architectural quality.<br><br>This caladium thrives in heat and humidity and prefers average

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — fresh-looking foliage.<br><br>In design work

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — commonly referred to as Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium; beneath open-canopied trees

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — beneath open-canopied trees

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — regular feeding to maintain lush; it grows 15-20 inches tall and 8-10 inches wide with an upright

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — this upright caladium is grown entirely for its leaves: narrow; generously flecked with pink and

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — It grows 15-20 inches tall and 8-10 inches wide with an upright habit; the Caladium hortulanum

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — The Caladium hortulanum 'Scarlet Flame'

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Its manageable scale and upright habit give it a naturally polished; scarlet Flame reaches a

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — strap-shaped foliage in brilliant red; where it may be used as a warm-climate landscape plant; in

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — The effect is lively and painterly; so thoughtful placement is wise in gardens shared with pets or

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — generously flecked with pink and white; northern gardeners often have excellent success in

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — high-intensity regions it appreciates protection from harsh afternoon sun; hardy in USDA Zones

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Part of the Proven Winners® collection

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Scarlet Flame is especially useful as a colorful thriller in mixed containers; it is winter hardy

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Keep temperatures above 65°F for best growth; where the soil warms quickly and excess moisture can

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — water before the soil dries completely

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Northern gardeners often have excellent success in containers; each leaf neatly edged in fresh green

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — water before the soil dries completely; it also shines along border edges

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — where it may be used as a warm-climate landscape plant; in cooler regions

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — strap-shaped foliage in brilliant red

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b

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