- Light Requirement is Full Sun to Full Shade
- Height 15-20 Inches
- Width 10-14 Inches
- Use as a thriller when using in containers
- Hot pink heart shaped leaves!
Light pink foliage with hot pink veins running to the tips of leaves edged with green describes the Heart to Heart Bottle Rocket plant. The eye catching heart shaped leaves make this plant a unique addition to a container combination. This annual can be grown in full sun to partial shade locations. Grown in zones 10-11, the Bottle Rocket is used for foliage purposes as well as a houseplant.
Bottle Rocket Caladium hortulanum, also known as Fancy Caladium, is an upright medium sized plant that grows 15-20 inches tall. It is a thriller for a container, spreading 10-14 inches. Caladiums are heat tolerant, easily maintained, and need regular watering. It is used as a border plant, container plant, and for mass planting purposes.
Heart to Heart Bottle Rocket Caladium Care
A Heart to Heart Bottle Rocket plant does not like temperatures colder than 50 degrees. It needs warmer humid weather for best growth. It does not need much fertilizer, so fertilize it with ¼ the strength you use for other flowers. Bottle Rockets need moist soil, as wilting can cause it’s leaves to yellow and drop. Deadheading is not necessary.
The bottle Rocket makes a great houseplant. Placing the container near a bright light, in a sunny windowsill, or in a sunroom is ideal.
Heart to Heart Bottle Rocket Caladium Spacing
If planting a Heart to Heart Bottle Rocket in borders or landscape areas, space it 10-14 inches from other plants. When upgrading to a larger container, plant it about ½ inch deeper to ensure the tubers have room to continue growing.
Heart to Heart® Bottle Rocket Caladium Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Color(s) Green, Pink, White |
| Foliage Description: Green and White base with Hot Pink Veins |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade |
| Height Class: Medium |
| Height: 15-20 Inches |
| Spread: 10-14 Inches |
| Spacing: 10-14 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Use Types: Border Plant, Container, Houseplant, Landscape, Mass Planting |
| Features: Foliage Interest, Deadheading Not Necessary |
| Maintenance: Easy |
| Scientific Name: Caladium hortulanum 'Bottle Rocket' USPPAF |
| Common Name: Heart to Heart® Bottle Rocket Caladium |
| Other Name(s): Fancy-Leafed Caladium, Elephant Ear, Heart Of Jesus, Angel Wings |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- CALRBQT
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
