🎨 Caladium – Fancy Leaf
Caladium bicolor (Fancy Leaf Types)
Bold, Heart-Shaped Foliage for Sun or Shade
🌿 Grown as an annual in South Florida (perennial with protection)
🌍 Native Origin: South America (primarily Brazil)
Fancy leaf caladiums are known for their large, heart-shaped leaves in striking combinations of red, pink, white, and green. Perfect for brightening up beds, borders, and shady spaces with vibrant, tropical color.
• ☀️ Light: Part shade to full sun (some varieties are sun-tolerant)
• 💧 Water: Moderate; prefers consistently moist, well-draining soil
• 📏 Size: 18–24" H × 12–18" W
• 🌸 Grown for foliage (non-showy blooms)
• 🐝 Low pollinator interest
• 🪴 Landscape Use: Ideal for shady beds, mass plantings & showy containers
💡 Casaplanta Tip:
Use Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend Potting Soil to retain moisture and enhance leaf color—perfect for pots and garden beds alike.