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) — in mass plantings beneath trees

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — or woven through sheltered landscape beds for a bright tropical accent

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

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — The Caladium hortulanum is a tropical foliage annual with upright; plant in part shade to shade with

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b, image 32

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

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — strap-shaped leaves in deep coral-pink; the effect is lush and painterly

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

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) — From the Proven Winners® Heart to Heart® collection; deer resistance and easy maintenance make it a

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — 'Caribbean Coral' is grown for its luminous strap-shaped leaves rather than flowers; commonly referred

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — each one washed in deep coral-pink and patterned with fresh green margins and scattered pale, image 37

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — The effect is lush and painterly; as caladiums dislike drying out and may yellow or drop leaves if

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) — It is perennial only in warm climates, image 41

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) — hardy in USDA Zones 10a to 11b; so wait until temperatures are reliably above 65°F before planting

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — it may return if kept dry through winter; from the Proven Winners® Heart to Heart® collection

Caribbean Coral Shade Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) — and is typically enjoyed as an annual in cooler regions; the Caladium hortulanum is a tropical foliage

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) — well-drained soil and keep moisture consistent; where its upright habit adds height and glowing color

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) — so wait until temperatures are reliably above 65°F before planting outdoors; 'Caribbean Coral' is

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