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Heart to Heart® Mesmerized
Caladium
'Mesmerized' is a Fancy Red form with contrasting colors in green, chartreuse and orange-red, making it a striking red caladium plant. Sun or shade caladiums are also generally considered to be houseplants where they prefer bright light or a sunny window. Caladiums can be an irritant if ingested. The ASPCA has more information on which plants may be harmful.
| Blossom Color | |
| Bloom Season | Grown for Foliage |
| Exposure | Sun or Shade |
| Height | 10-14 in |
| Width | 10-14 in |
| Spacing | 10-14 in |
| Container Sizes | Bulbs, Quart, 6.5", 8.5" |
| Hardiness Zones | 10, 11 |
| Wildlife Attracted | |
| Wildlife Deterred | Deer |
| Features | 'Mesmerized' is a Fancy Red form with contrasting colors in green, chartreuse and orange-red, making it a striking red caladium plant. Sun or shade caladiums are also generally considered to be houseplants where they prefer bright light or a sunny window. Caladiums can be an irritant if ingested. The ASPCA has more information on which plants may be harmful. |
| Adaptable as a Houseplant | No |
| Bog Plant | No |
| Is Disease Resistant | No |
| Drought Tolerant | No |
| Edible | No |
| Erosion Control | No |
| Fragrant Flower | No |
| Fragrant Foilage | No |
| Heat Tolerant | Yes |
| Native to North America | No |
| Salt Tolerant | No |
| Succulent | No |
| Water Plant | No |
| Uses |
Great in landscapes and containers and will grow well in sunny and shaded locations. Its bold foliage makes it a standout red caladium plant for decorative plantings. |
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| Maintenance Notes |
Caladiums can be an irritant if ingested. The ASPCA has more information on which plants may be harmful.
Since Caladiums prefer heat and humidity and do not tolerate cold, soggy soils, for most gardeners who live in the north will have best results growing this sun or shade caladium in containers. Soil in pots or planters warms up faster and drains better, which benefits this heat tolerant caladium. Remember for best growth always keep the temperatures above 65 F. A ¼ - ½ strength fertilizing every week or every other week is fine throughout the season, too strong a fertilizer can burn leaves, and since the leaves last all season you want to keep them looking fresh. Caladiums like to be moist at all times, so avoid allowing them to dry out to keep this colorful red caladium plant looking its best.
Where the Caladiums will do best depends a lot on your location within the US, since sunlight intensity varies depending on where you live. Here’s a quick reference to help guide you to help you succeed.
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