Bellissima pianta che ho acquistato tre giorni fa. Come coltivarla? Per ora è all'interno della casa davanti ad una finestra, riceve molta luce senza i raggi diretti del sole. Quanta acqua? Come devo concimarla? Ama il terreno acido o calcareo? Quando va rinvasata? Grazie Laura Picchedda
Heart to Heart® 'Clowning Around' Shade Caladium Caladium hortulanum
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Exposure
- Part Shade to Shade
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 15" - 20"
Spread: 10" - 14"
Height: 38cm - 51cm
Spread: 25cm - 36cm
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15 - 20 Inches10 - 14 Inches10 - 14 Inches38cm - 51cm25cm - 36cm25cm - 36cm
Features
'Clowning Around' is a Fancy leaf Caladium, that grows well in part shade to shade conditions. Clowning Around caladium is a fancy-leaf variety with clear bright rose pink veins cream orange areas surrounding and between veins with olive green often raised areas on the edge giving the plant an interesting textured appearance similar to one of its parents Twist and Shout®. This is a new color pattern and combination for caladiums! Caladiums are also generally considered to be houseplants where they prefer bright light or a sunny window as part of proper caladium plant care.
Caladiums can be an irritant if ingested. The ASPCA has more information on which plants may be harmful.
Award WinnerFoliage InterestHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:15 - 20 Inches 38cm - 51cmSpacing:10 - 14 Inches 25cm - 36cmSpread:10 - 14 Inches 25cm - 36cmFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Colors:OrangeFoliage Colors:PinkFoliage Shade:Pink, Cream Orange and GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Shade to ShadeThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Grown for FoliageHardiness Zones:10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:AverageUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses Notes:Landscapes and containers are excellent placements for Clowning Around caladium, especially when following proper shade plant care tips.
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 in containers, as the soil in pots or planters warms up faster and has better drainage so plants will not become soggy. Remember for best growth always keep the temperatures above 65 F as part of consistent caladium plant care.
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 as it also causes leaves to yellow and drop, following essential shade plant care tips.
Where the Caladiums will do best depends a lot on your location within the US, since sunlight intensity varies depending on where you live; this is especially true for Clowning Around caladium performance. Here’s a quick reference to help guide you to help you succeed.
Region
When to Plant
Sun or Shade
Containers or in the garden
NW & NE United States & Canada
Early summer
Full sun - light shade.
Caladiums do best in containers in this part of the country and usually need to be in a protected warm location for best results. Like a sunroom or warm patio setting. If growing outdoors select the warmest protected locations in the garden.
SW United States
Spring
shade to light shade only
Containers may be easiest but a shady, cool garden spot can also be lovely. Watch your watering to keep the plants from drying out.
Midwest
Late Spring
Light shade
Containers are likely best, but a late spring planting into a protected shade flower bed will also be fine.
SE United States
Spring
Shade to sun
Both containers and garden plantings work fine, in the deep south Caladiums may even come back the following year if kept dry over the winter.
Heart to Heart® 'Clowning Around' Caladium hortulanum USPP 32,252 -
514321Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.
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Laura Picchedda, Medio Campidano, Italy, 4 years ago
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