Light: Indirect or bright-diffused light outdoors is best. This is a well-lit location out of direct sun. Bright light is preferred indoors. |
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Water: Moderately moist soil is preferred. Water thoroughly when just the soil surface is dry to the touch. Do not allow plants to stand in water. |
Temperature: Warm - Prefers 70-75 daytime's and 65-70 nights. |
Availability: March through August. |
Color Range: Red, pink, silver, white, green foliage. |
Lasting Quality: Throughout the season. |
Key Tips for Success: The Caladiums have foliage that rivals flowers in color and beauty. They offer bright colorful accent to the low light interior plants cape for a 4.6 week period. Leaf colors fade when these plants remain in low light over 2 months. When used outdoors, Caladiums prefer partial or full shade in containers or ground beds, They prefer a rich soil. Caladiums planted outdoors should be dug before frost and will remain dormant over the winter. |