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Caladium 'Sweet Carolina'

Also Known As

  • Sweet Carolina Caladium

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 30"-36"
  • W: 30"-36"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

Caladium 'Sweet Carolina' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Caladium 'Sweet Carolina'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, green, pink, red and variegated
Mature size: 30 IN - 36 IN - wide, 30 IN - 36 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Caladium 'Sweet Carolina'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sweet Carolina is a fancy-leaf caladium with chartreuse and deep green foliage decorated with bright pink spots and bright pink veins. Specimen sized at 30-36", Sweet Carolina is happiest in partial to full sun and can even handle full sun in Florida gardens.

By: Leafari

Gardening facts about Caladium 'Sweet Carolina' plant

How to Grow Caladium 'Sweet Carolina'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • pink
    • red
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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Plant Type

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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