Description

Caribbean Coral has white spots on a coral reef background which gives it a truly tropical look. This Strap leaf type is best grown in part shade to shade conditions. It is especially nice as a border plant and works well in hanging baskets.

Caribbean Coral Caladium is a Strap Leaf Caladium featuring elongated leaves with a light ruffled appearance. The beautiful coral pink leaves are edged in a bright green border, with white splashes.

The elongated heart-shaped leaves form an upright mounding habit standing 12-14 inches tall and 8-10 inches wide. Caribbean Coral’ prefers to be grown in part shade to full shade locations.

Plant Type: Annual
Hardiness Zone: 10, 11
Max Height: 12 – 18 Inches
Max Spread: 8 – 10 Inches
Exposure: Part Shade (4-6 hrs.), Full Shade (0-4 hrs.)
Critter Resistance: Deer
Soil Moisture Needs: Moderate, Moist
Attributes: Cut Flower or Foliage, Drought Tolerant, Tropical
Design Use: Border, Combination Containers, Container, Massing
Growth Habit: Mounding
Container Design: Filler, Thriller

Pros and cons

• Drought resistant
• Deer-resistant