Description
Pink Beauty caladium is prized for its dramatic heart-shaped leaves, with pink centers, vivid red veins, and green margins often accented by green speckles. The foliage makes a colorful display in shaded beds, porch planters, and mixed containers. Plants typically grow about 16–24 inches tall and wide.
Growing Pink Beauty Caladium in Alabama
Plant caladium tubers or established plants after the soil has warmed in spring. Choose partial to full shade, protecting leaves from intense afternoon sun. Provide loose, organic-rich soil with good drainage and water regularly enough to keep it evenly moist, not soggy. A light feeding during active growth supports healthy leaves. Caladiums thrive in Alabama’s warm, humid summer conditions, but their foliage naturally fades as nights cool. In much of Alabama, tubers may need lifting and dry, frost-free storage for winter; container plants can be brought into protected storage after dormancy. Do not mistake seasonal dieback for plant failure.
