Caladium bicolor (The Scarlet Girl)
Caladium bicolor (The Scarlet Girl)
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Caladium bicolor (The Scarlet Girl) is a striking tropical foliage plant admired for its vibrant heart-shaped leaves splashed with rich scarlet red tones and contrasting green edges. Its bold colouring instantly brightens shaded patios, indoor spaces, garden beds, and decorative pots, creating a lush and exotic look throughout the warmer months. The large, decorative foliage adds texture and visual impact, making it an excellent feature plant for tropical-inspired landscapes or indoor plant collections.
Easy to grow and highly rewarding, Caladium bicolor (The Scarlet Girl) thrives in warm, humid conditions with filtered light or part shade. Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for containers, borders, and underplanting beneath larger shrubs or trees. Customers love this variety for its eye-catching colour, low-maintenance nature, and ability to transform shaded areas into vibrant focal points with minimal effort.
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Mature height
30–60cm
Mature width
30–45cm
Spacing
30–40cm apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous in cooler climates; seasonal tropical perennial
Foliage
Grown primarily for ornamental foliage; insignificant flowers may appear during warmer months
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Grown for foliage, insignificant flowers may appear in summer [December–February]
Sun tolerance
Prefers filtered light, bright indirect light, or part shade; protect from harsh afternoon sun
Maintenance
Low maintenance; keep soil consistently moist and well-drained, remove damaged leaves as needed, and protect from frost
Root System
Compact tuberous root system, non-invasive and well suited to pots, borders, and shaded garden beds