Heart to Heart 'Lemon Blush'
Caladium bicolor 'Lemon Blush'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 10-14 inches |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | 1.5 to 2 inches |
| Mature size | 18-24 inches x 18-24 inches |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | Tender Perennial |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | High |
| Soil type | Rich, well-draining potting mix or loam |
| Soil pH | Slightly acidic (5.5 - 6.5) |
| Zones | 9-11 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Annual |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Heart-shaped (Cordate) |
| Foliage colour | Chartreuse with rose-red center |
| Bloom | Insignificant spathe |
| Fruit | Berry |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Specialized Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Fleshy tuber |
| Function | Energy storage and anchorage |
| Propagation | Tuber division |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Slugs , Snails |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Humans & Pets |
| Edibility | Inedible/Toxic |
| Companions | Coleus, Begonia, Impatiens |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Bring them indoors before temp outside gets below 60F. They will survive for a few weeks. once the plant has died back cut off all leaves and store the pot in a dry location that stays arouond 60F. Allow soil to dry out and dont water it all winter.
Maintenance
Dig up tubers in regions below Zone 9 before first frost and store in a cool, dry place.
Cleanup
Remove dying foliage in late fall prior to storage.
Notes
Grown primarily for its highly ornamental, tropical foliage rather than its blooms.