Scientific Name: Caladium rubicundrum
Common Name: ‘Bi Color’
Hardiness:
Zones 8 to 11
Ornamental Features:
Caladium ‘Bicolor’ has dark dusty green foliage
with random splotches that are bright lavender on the new growth and then turn to
a pale yellow as the leaf matures. In ideal growing conditions the leaves will
be up to 18 inches across and 28 inches long.
Applications:
‘Bicolor’ is an excellent plant for spring and
summer color. It can be grown in pots, planted in the landscape or used as cut
foliage in flower arrangements.
Pot Size and Finish Time:
Best
suited for 8” and 10” pots and will finish in 3 to 4 months.
Plant 2 to 3 plants per pot.
Culture:
Light: 4000 FC to full sun
Temperature: Temperatures 70° -
90° F
Soil / Watering: Use a well draining
professional mix, keep evenly moist. Do not allow soil to dry completely. Soil
pH should be between 5.5 and 6.5.
Fertilizer: Liquid feed with complete
Pest/Disease Problems:
Preventative spray for insect pests. Employ good sanitation practices to avoid
fungal & bacterial pathogens, preventive drench to control root rot.
For Availability and More Information:
Contact
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(352) 385-2660 fax