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Mesmerized Sun or Shade Caladium

Caladium hortulanum

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Overview

Caladium hortulanum 'Mesmerized' is a fancy-leaved caladium with green, chartreuse, and orange-red foliage that brings tropical color to sun or shade. It grows upright to 15-20 inches tall and 10-14 inches wide. Plant in warm, well-drained soil with average, consistent moisture; containers are especially reliable in cooler regions. Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b.

Water Medium
Mesmerized Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Caladium hortulanum 'Mesmerized' is a fancy-leaved caladium with green
Mesmerized Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — and orange-red foliage that brings tropical color to sun or shadeMesmerized Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — well-drained soil with averageMesmerized Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — consistent moisture; containers are especially reliable in cooler regionsMesmerized Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — It grows upright to 15-20 inches tall and 10-14 inches wideCaladium hortulanumCaladium hortulanum+18

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
1.25–1.6666666 Ft.
Mature width
0.8333333–1.1666666 Ft.

Classification

Family
Araceae

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Mesmerized Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Caladium hortulanum 'Mesmerized' is a fancy-leaved caladium with green
Mesmerized Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — and orange-red foliage that brings tropical color to sun or shade
Mesmerized Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — well-drained soil with average
Mesmerized Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — consistent moisture; containers are especially reliable in cooler regions
Mesmerized Sun or Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — It grows upright to 15-20 inches tall and 10-14 inches wide
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