elephant ear plant caladium Sélection Caladium Fancy & Strap : Feuillage Coloré Éclatant

elephant ear plant caladium Sélection Caladium Fancy & Strap : Feuillage Coloré Éclatant**Description:** A true treasure for any gardening enthusiast seeking to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to their garden. These magnificent plants, with their varied and colorful foliage, bring an explosion of nuances and patterns to brighten any space. Several varieties with foliage shaped like hearts (referred to as 'fancy' or 'fancy leaf') or in the shape of "lance tips". Fancy leaf caladiums have a more heart shaped form and tend to be

**Description:**

A true treasure for any gardening enthusiast seeking to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to their garden. These magnificent plants, with their varied and colorful foliage, bring an explosion of nuances and patterns to brighten any space.

Several varieties with foliage shaped like hearts (referred to as 'fancy' or 'fancy leaf') or in the shape of "lance tips". 

• Fancy leaf caladiums have a more heart-shaped form and tend to be taller in height. They offer a variety of patterns, ranging from delicate marbling to intricate lace motifs.
• Strap leaf caladiums have a more elongated arrowhead shape and are shorter in height. Their bold patterns and vibrant colors add a unique dynamic to any landscaping arrangement.

Features:

• Height: 30 to 60 cm
• Width: 30 to 45 cm
• Blooming: From summer to fall
• Exposure: Indirect sunlight or partial shade
• Soil: Rich and well-drained
• Hardiness: Zone 9 to 11

Cultivation Tips:

• Plant caladium bulbs in spring, after the last frost.
• Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
• Fertilize once a month during the growing season.
• Remove faded flowers to promote new leaf growth.
• Bring plants indoors before the first frost.

Caladium is an exotic tuberous-rooted plant, suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation, prized for its delicate, papery foliage. It offers rich color combinations and can measure from 30 to 40 cm.

These plants are particularly attractive when grouped or mixed with other species with decorative foliage. Its flower is of little interest. It requires bright light but dislikes direct sunlight. Caladium thrives well in warm and humid climates.

Selection may vary from one nursery to another.

Caladium is an exotic plant with tuberous roots, indoor and outdoor, prized for its tissue-paper-thin foliage. It offers rich color combinations and can measure 30 to 40 cm. These plants are particularly attractive grouped or mixed with other species with decorative foliage. Its flower is of little interest. It requires bright light, but fears direct sun. Caladium thrives very well in warm, humid climates.