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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) — each leaf neatly edged in fresh green; rising above trailing and mounding companions with tropical
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — or massed seasonal displays; it is notably adaptable to sun or shade
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — generously flecked with pink and white
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — fresh-looking foliage.<br><br>In design work; strap-shaped foliage in brilliant red
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — It is notably adaptable to sun or shade
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — making it easy to place in tight borders
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) — high-intensity regions it appreciates protection from harsh afternoon sun
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — where the soil warms quickly and excess moisture can escape; it is best treated as a summer annual
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — regular feeding to maintain lush
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — or massed seasonal displays
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) — where the soil warms quickly and excess moisture can escape
Scarlet Flame Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Northern gardeners often have excellent success in containers
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) — Keep temperatures above 65°F for best growth
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) — architectural quality.<br><br>This caladium thrives in heat and humidity and prefers, image 56
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
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