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Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium

Caladium hortulanum

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Overview

The Caladium hortulanum is a tropical foliage annual with upright, strap-shaped leaves in deep coral-pink, green, and pale speckling. It grows 15-20 inches tall and 8-10 inches wide, ideal for shaded containers and borders. Plant in part shade to shade with warm, well-drained soil and consistent average moisture. Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b.

Water Medium

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — The Caladium hortulanum is a tropical foliage annual with upright

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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Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — like sunlight filtering over a coral reef

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — hardy in USDA Zones 10a to 11b

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — commonly referred to as Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — so wait until temperatures are reliably above 65°F before planting outdoors

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — is a vivid foliage annual that brings a distinctly tropical note to shaded compositions; well-drained

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — and no deadheading is needed to maintain its polished appearance

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — like sunlight filtering over a coral reef; and no deadheading is needed to maintain its polished

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — making it easy to tuck into layered shade plantings or feature prominently in a container; is a vivid

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — and no deadheading is needed to maintain its polished appearance; in mass plantings beneath trees

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — commonly referred to as Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium; like sunlight filtering over a coral reef

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b, image 59

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — though bright indirect light indoors or a protected warm patio can also suit it well

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — From the Proven Winners® Heart to Heart® collection

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — making it easy to tuck into layered shade plantings or feature prominently in a container

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — It grows 15-20 inches tall and 8-10 inches wide, ideal for shaded containers and borders; though bright

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — though bright indirect light indoors or a protected warm patio can also suit it well; hardy in USDA

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — is a vivid foliage annual that brings a distinctly tropical note to shaded compositions, image 61

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Deer resistance and easy maintenance make it a practical choice as well as a showy one

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — as caladiums dislike drying out and may yellow or drop leaves if stressed; strap-shaped leaves in deep

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — is a vivid foliage annual that brings a distinctly tropical note to shaded compositions

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — strap-shaped leaves in deep coral-pink

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — each one washed in deep coral-pink and patterned with fresh green margins and scattered pale speckling

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — where its upright habit adds height and glowing color among trailing begonias; and is typically enjoyed

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Plant in part shade to shade with warm, well-drained soil and consistent average moisture; or woven

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