Caladium bicolor 'Fire Chief' /Fire Chief Caladium

Caladium bicolor 'Fire Chief'  / Caladium bicolor 'Fire Chief'
Strongly mottled green and pink foliage
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Strongly mottled green and pink foliage

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Scientific Name: Caladium bicolor 'Fire Chief'
Common Name: Fire Chief Caladium
Plant Type:
Leaf Type: Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone: 9, 10, 11 Determine Your Zone
Height: 1-2 feet
Spread: to 1 foot
Light Exposure: Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Shade, Morning sun
Drainage: Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Water Requirement: Medium
Maintenance Level: Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments: Some sun tolerance, perhaps two or so hours daily. Tubers seldom overwinter in the ground except in zones 10 and 11. Caladium leaves are much larger during summers with frequent rains.