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| Caladium |
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| Colors - Richly colored leaves create a tropical feel in gardens. |
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| Flowering period - Grown mainly for foliage from early spring to fall. |
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| Height - Grows 1' to 2' erect plant (30-60 cm). |
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| How to grow - Plant in sun or part sun. |
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Features - Extremely colorful. Leaves are variously variegated with red,
rose, salmon, white or green. Leaves are 6" to 18" long. |
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| Soil - Prefers fertile, well drained, organic soil. Moist. |
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| Spacing - Plant 12" apart (30 cm). |
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Tips - Requires abundant water during growing season. Performs poorly
in areas of low humidity. Overwinter in dry soil at 64 degrees F. Plant in
Spring after danger of frost is past. |
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| Uses - Excellent for massing in shaded borders. Also container planting. |
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| 1' to 2' |
12" |
Sun / Part Sun |
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| Note - Please refer to plant caretag for specific variety information |
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