Poinsettias are a classic Christmas tradition, but our garden friends love choices when it comes to decorating their homes for the holidays! So, we have exciting new options and invite you to start a new tradition with Heart to Heart® Christmas Caladiums. With stunning foliage in shades of red, white, and green for the holidays, Christmas Caladiums offer a festive alternative that you will love!
Bold ‘N Beautiful has a unique color pattern among lance leaf varieties. When it first sprouts in the spring leaves are pinkish orange with an olive green border. Later developing leaves are mostly white with pinkish orange to white veins.
Care: If you live in a cold climate, Heart to Heart Christmas Caladium™ will be best suited indoors. If you live in a warm climate that stays above 60 degrees, Heart to Heart Christmas Caladium™ can be used indoors or outdoors. Caladiums like consistent moisture, so avoid allowing them to dry out. Fertilize at ¼ - ½ strength every week throughout the season, if grown outdoors.
Tips for growing indoors: As a houseplant, provide a warm location with bright but indirect light. Keep the temperatures above 65 degrees F for best growth and leaf size, and a pebble tray or frequent misting can help to keep the humidity up around your plants. Even indoors, caladiums will enter dormancy after a few months in leaf. When their leaves start to die back, stop watering. Allow the plant to rest and resume watering once new growth starts.
Can I take my Caladium outside in the spring? After the dormancy requirement of roughly 60-90 days is met and they begin sprouting, water sparingly/as needed and keep out of direct light. Once they begin to sprout leaves and the outdoor soil temps stay above 60 degrees (in a container or garden), they can go back outside. This should be well after any chance of spring frost.
According to the ASPCA, caladiums are toxic to animals if consumed.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $125
- Size at shipping varies by the season and plant
- Royale Caladiums are 8-12" tall at shipment
