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) — where the soil warms quickly and excess moisture can escape

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Keep temperatures above 65°F for best growth

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

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

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

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

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — It also shines along border edges

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) — it can be irritating if ingested

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — so thoughtful placement is wise in gardens shared with pets or small children

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Deer resistance adds practical value

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — while its bold foliage pairs beautifully with chartreuse

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — or massed for a ribbon of red through the landscape

Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Best in warm, humid conditions, it thrives in sun or shade with moist, well-drained, image 39

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

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) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b; its manageable scale and upright habit give it a naturally polished

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) — 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) — generously flecked with pink and white; northern gardeners often have excellent success in

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) — each leaf neatly edged in fresh green; rising above trailing and mounding companions with tropical

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

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