Caladium 'Red Flash'

Caladium

Caladiums are tropical plants grown from tubers, best known for their long lasting colorful foliage. They are used as house plants or in shady spots for summer landscape.

Height

12-18 Inches

Spread

12-18 Inches

Homeowner Growing
& Maintenance Tips

* Because Caladiums are basically all leaves, they thrive on regular fertilizer.

* A fungus can cause the lower leaves to develop light brown spots, remove the diseased leaves as they appear.

Interesting Notes

Sometimes plants will produe a bloom which most gardeners prefer to remove since it takes energy away from the foliage.

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9

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Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Border or Bed
•	Container
•	Mass Planting

Purchase Size(s):

•	4.5"
•	6"
•	10" Patio Pot

Exposure

•	Partial Shade

Foliage Color

•	Multi-Color

Season of Interest

•	Spring
•	Summer
•	Fall

Soil Moisture Preference

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Moist