Photo of Caladium 'Puppy Love' foliage by Leafari

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Caladium 'Puppy Love'

Also Known As

  • Puppy Love Caladium

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Caladium 'Puppy Love' plant details

Caladium 'Puppy Love' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green, red and variegated foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Caladium 'Puppy Love'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous green, red and variegated
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Uses: award-winning, container plant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Caladium 'Puppy Love'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An offspring of Red Flash, Puppy Love is a red caladium with ruffles, dark veins and a green ribbon edging that looks hand painted. This variety was introduced in 2015 and has already won awards as a best Sun Caladium in Texas trials. With thicker leaves, Puppy Love is a bit more durable than it's predecessors.

By: Leafari

Gardening facts about Caladium 'Puppy Love' plant

How to Grow Caladium 'Puppy Love'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • red
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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