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Caladium bicolor 'Florida Beauty'

Also Known As

  • Florida Beauty Heart of Jesus

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 1'-3'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Caladium bicolor 'Florida Beauty' plant details

Caladium bicolor 'Florida Beauty' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green and variegated foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Caladium bicolor 'Florida Beauty'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous green and variegated
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: heart-shaped leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Caladium bicolor 'Florida Beauty'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Caladium Florida Beauty is one of the most beautiful Caladiums on the market. The plant can grow from 2 to 3' tall and the leaves are dark green with blotches of yellow splattered over the leaves. Imagine Jackson Pollock designed a Caladium. Each leaf has pink to neon pink spots scattered on every leaf. It is a must have for any aroid collector or collector of variegated plants. Foliage: Dark green leaves with purple veins and pink spots Flowers: Unknown Height: 1 to 3 feet tall

Gardening facts about Caladium bicolor 'Florida Beauty' plant

How to Grow Caladium bicolor 'Florida Beauty'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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