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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: CaladiumSpecies: bicolor
Cultivar
Red Heart Caladium
Caladium bicolor 'Red Heart'
Cultivar: Red Heart
The Red Heart Caladium is a celebrated tropical foliage plant prized for its bold color and classic heart-shaped leaves. Its dramatic red center creates a distinct focal point in shaded landscapes, patios, or interior spaces where bright, indirect light is available. As a clumping perennial, it provides season-long interest and thrives in warm, humid conditions during the growing season.
Red Heart Caladium features striking heart-shaped leaves with a vivid, crimson-red center that fades into creamy white and green margins. It is a stunning, easy-to-grow choice for adding tropical color to shaded garden beds and containers.
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Plant Detail
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Partial shade to full shade; avoid intense, direct afternoon sunlight which can scorch the delicate foliage.
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Water
Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings during periods of lower heat.
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Mature size
12 to 18 inches tall and wide.
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Hardiness
9-11; often grown as a seasonal annual in cooler climates.
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial.
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Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Caladiums are tender tropicals that require warm soil temperatures to emerge; ensure nights are consistently above 60 degrees Fahrenheit before planting outdoors.
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Climate note
Requires warm temperatures and high humidity; protect from frost and temperatures below 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Flower / fruit
Grown primarily for its ornamental foliage; inconspicuous inflorescences may occasionally develop but are typically removed to focus energy on leaf production.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Partial shade to full shade; avoid intense, direct afternoon sunlight which can scorch the delicate foliage.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Use a balanced, water-soluble liquid fertilizer diluted to half-strength every 4 to 6 weeks during the active growth period.
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Pruning
Remove yellowing or damaged leaves at the base of the plant to maintain a tidy appearance throughout the season.
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Care notes
Caladiums are tender tropicals that require warm soil temperatures to emerge; ensure nights are consistently above 60 degrees Fahrenheit before planting outdoors.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
12 to 18 inches tall and wide.
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial.
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Spacing
10 to 12 inches apart for mass plantings.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Grown primarily for its ornamental foliage; inconspicuous inflorescences may occasionally develop but are typically removed to focus energy on leaf production.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
9-11; often grown as a seasonal annual in cooler climates.
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Temperature
Requires warm temperatures and high humidity; protect from frost and temperatures below 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings during periods of lower heat.
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Soil
Rich, porous, well-draining potting mix high in organic matter.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Highly suitable for containers, providing excellent portability to move the plant into optimal light conditions throughout the season.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Lush, heart-shaped leaves with prominent veining and vibrant red centers.
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Foliage Rules
Must feature the iconic red heart-shaped center with lighter, often white or light green, perimeter patterning.
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Fruit Flower Look
Leaves are the central visual element; flowers are not the focus of this plant.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are rare and generally insignificant; ensure images highlight the foliage as the primary attraction.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain as a low, clumping mound; do not depict as a trailing or woody plant.
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Mature Plant Look
A lush, dense clump of variegated heart-shaped leaves providing high-contrast color.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Features robust, heart-shaped leaves with a distinctive, deeply saturated red center and contrasting margins; develops from a fleshy tuber.
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Morphology Rules
Focus on the foliage texture and the distinctive red-to-white color transition within the leaf blade.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does Red Heart Caladium need? It prefers partial to full shade with protection from harsh direct sun. Can I grow Caladiums in pots? Yes, they thrive in containers provided they have well-draining soil and regular moisture. Are Caladiums hardy outdoors? They are tropical and generally only hardy in zones 9-11, needing to be lifted or treated as annuals elsewhere.
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Root Look
Healthy, white fibrous roots emerging from the plug base.
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Soil Look
Dark, rich, peat-based potting substrate with good moisture retention.
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Starter Stage
Young starter plants will exhibit small, delicate heart-shaped leaves that gradually increase in size and intensity of color as the plant establishes.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Leaves may initially be smaller and thinner with less developed coloration compared to the mature foliage; small root system appropriate for starter trays.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Red Heart Caladium. This is Red Heart Caladium, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Red Heart Caladium become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future tropical garden you want to create. This variety is loved for its bold heart-shaped foliage, featuring a striking crimson center that glows against soft creamy-white and green borders. Establish your starter plant by moving it into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining mix, later moving it to an appropriate final container or in-ground location. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Caladium Red Heart Caladium Tropical Plants Shade Garden Container Gardening Foliage Plants Agardeni Caladium bicolor Tropical Foliage
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the vibrant color of Red Heart Caladium, a beautiful tropical foliage plant perfect for shade gardening. This guide covers how to grow and establish these stunning heart-shaped leaves in your garden or containers.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Red Heart Caladium - Tropical Foliage Guide
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