Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-Leafed Caladium, Heart of Jesus 'Kathleen'

'Kathleen' is a compact variety, with red leaves fading to pink, bordered by green. Somewhat more sun-tolerant than other varieties, but...Read More still needs protection from afternoon sun.

Caladiums can be potted up in early spring, and kept in the greenhouse to get an early start on spring growth, or directly planted once soil is warm and danger of frost is past. Regular watering will keep them growing all season.

Lift tubers in the fall, and store in moist, cool (but not cold) peat or other medium. Or can be treated as a warm-season annual.