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Caladium bicolor 'Blaze' /Blaze Caladium
An excellent red and green leaf variety
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An excellent red and green leaf variety
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Scientific Name:
Caladium bicolor 'Blaze'
Common Name:
Blaze Caladium
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
10, 11
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Height:
1-2 feet
Spread:
to 1 foot
Light Exposure:
Filtered Shade, Shade
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
Caladiums grow best in partial sunlight, with protection from the hot noonday sunlight, although there are new ones that tolerate more sunlight. Plant outside after night temperature reaches and average of 60 F. Tubers may be lifted, dried, and stored during the winter in a cool, dry room and replanted the following spring. Second year tubers are normally one size smaller.