Caladium 'Toasted Bronze'
Also Known As
- Caladium 'Chang Suek'
- Toasted Bronze (Chang Suek) Elephant Ear
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid
size
- H: 24"
- W: 24"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Caladium 'Toasted Bronze' plant details
Caladium 'Toasted Bronze' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with purple and red foliage. In spring white and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Caladium 'Toasted Bronze'
- Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen purple and red
- Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN tall
- Flowers: white and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Caladium 'Toasted Bronze'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Caladium 'Toasted Bronze' plant
How to Grow Caladium 'Toasted Bronze'
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Features
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Color
- red
- purple
Texture
- glossy
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 12"-16"
Width: 8"-12"
- bright shade -shade
- regular
- dry when dormant
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- bright shade -mostly shade
- even moisture -regular
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun -shade
- even moisture -regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 1'-3'
- sun
- regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 18"-24"
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