Description
Red Flash caladium produces broad, olive-green, heart-shaped leaves highlighted by bright red centers and veins with scattered pink speckles. Plants can grow roughly 2–3 feet tall and 1–2 feet wide in favorable conditions, bringing tropical color to shaded beds and porch planters.
Growing Red Flash Caladium in Alabama
Plant tubers or established plants only after the soil has warmed in spring. Provide partial shade or bright filtered light; strong afternoon sun can scorch the leaves. Grow in loose, organic-rich soil with good drainage and keep it evenly moist without waterlogging. Container plants benefit from light feeding during active growth.
Caladiums are tropical and go dormant as temperatures cool. Across much of Alabama, protect tubers from freezing by lifting and storing them dry in a warm place or moving containers into frost-free storage. New leaves return when warm conditions resume.
