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Caladium bicolor 'Florida Sweetheart' /Florida Sweetheart Caladium
An excellent plant for growing in conatiners
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An excellent plant for growing in conatiners
Growing on a patio in full sun for much of the day
In sunny position in a landscape
Rich pink, green and a little white in the leaves
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Scientific Name:
Caladium bicolor 'Florida Sweetheart'
Common Name:
Florida Sweetheart Caladium
Plant Type:
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
9, 10, 11
Determine Your Zone
Height:
Under 1 foot
Spread:
to 1 foot
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Shade, Morning sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
Handsome rich color. Plant tubers in a loose, porous soil. Only a few leaves are produced in tight, compacted soils. Tubers may be lifted, dried and stored in late fall. Place in a cool, dry area and replant the following spring. Second year caladium tubers are normally one size smaller.