Caladium Red Alert

About this product

Caladium Red Alert delivers vivid fire-red foliage edged in deep green, bringing bold color to shaded spots where flowers struggle. Its heart-shaped leaves make an instant statement in containers and mass plantings, and the compact 4.5" pot ships retail-ready for quick turns. A reliable summer seller that adds tropical drama to any color program.

Care & growing

Light

Partial to full shade; protect from harsh afternoon sun.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged.

Soil

Rich, well-draining, moisture-retentive potting mix.

Habit

Mounding and clumping with upright leaf stems.

Bloom time

Grown for foliage; inconspicuous summer blooms.

Common uses

Shade containers, mixed combos, landscape borders, and eye-catching retail color displays.