Better Homes & Gardens 1.5PT Red Caladium Live Annual Plant Sun 5-Pack

This Better Homes & Gardens Caladium is a great item for sun and shade gardens. Caladium have large, vibrant leaves that bring color and texture to gardening projects large or small, as well as bringing height to garden spaces. Plant these colorful flowers grouped together in garden beds. Or combine them with other annuals and perennials in garden beds or containers for a beautiful mix of seasonal color. For healthy plants that will bloom all season, water until plants are established. Then simply water as needed. Feed plants with an all purpose fertilizer monthly at the base of the plant.

• Better Homes & Gardens 1.5PT Red Caladium Live Annual Plant Sun 5-Pack
• This plant is considered an annual because it completes its entire life cycle—from germination to seed production—within a single growing season and then dies.
• Light Requirements: Performs best in partial shade to full shade, preferring indirect sunlight and protection from harsh afternoon sun.
• Mature Height: 12–24 inches
• Mature Width: 12–24 inches
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (grown as an annual in cooler zones)
• Watering Requirements: Newly transplanted plants need consistent, deep watering to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged, typically about 1–2 inches of water per week, with extra attention during the first 1–2 weeks to help roots establish. It’s best to water at the base of the plant early in the day and avoid wetting the foliage to reduce disease risk.
• Soil Requirements: Plant in well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
• Where to Plant: Ideal for garden beds, borders, containers, and landscape plantings. Perfect for patios, porches, and outdoor living spaces when placed in areas that provide the appropriate sunlight conditions for optimal growth.
• Bloom Color: N/A (foliage plant)
• Bloom Season: Summer (grown for foliage)
• With proper care, this plant provides lasting beauty and reliable performance in the landscape.