Caladium hortulanum Heart To Heart® 'Dawn to Dusk'

Caladiums are generally divided into two different types - Fancy and Strap or Lance leaf types. Fancy forms have heart-shaped leaves, while Strap forms have narrow foliage. 'Dawn to Dusk' is a fancy-leaved variety. It sports a unique color pattern with mottled red center with green edges. It will tolerate morning sun and is considered to be a shade to sun plant.

Uses: Containers, Landscape
Notable Features: Heat Tolerant
Growth Habit: Upright

Homeowner Growing Tips: Caladiums are generally adaptable as houseplants where they prefer bright light or a sunny window.

Outdoors: Caladiums prefer heat and humidity and will not tolerate cold soggy soils well. Northern gardeners will have better results growing them in containers. For best growth keep the temperatures above 65 F.

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